it works well for tapping threads but other than that I have not found any other use (as yet).
I pulled the head off the mill last night ready to start the modifications and found that the gear in the back that drives the head up and down had big wear marks in it. also the gibs are appalling...
Thanks for the pointers B-RAD. I have been having issues with my SX2 and although i'm converting it to CNC would like to get it working well first.
A mod that you dont seem to have added (or may have and its not listed) is to install a reverse switch. As part of my conversion I am building a...