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Purpose?? - Paulc - 10-11-2019
My new LMS high torque Mini mill has a t slot on the front edge of the table with a round hole at each end.
Regular tee nuts don't fit, so what is the purpose of this slot??
RE: Purpose?? - EdK - 10-13-2019
(10-11-2019, 03:08 PM)Paulc Wrote: My new LMS high torque Mini mill has a t slot on the front edge of the table with a round hole at each end.
Regular tee nuts don't fit, so what is the purpose of this slot??
Those are usually used for manual stops. At least that's what I've used them for.
By the way,
to the forum Paul.Ed
RE: Purpose?? - Highpower - 10-13-2019
Here is one way to go about it... https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/machining---lathes-mills-etc/tools---mill-table-stops
RE: Purpose?? - Paulc - 10-13-2019
Thanks for that!
Looks like another project has just reared it's head!
RE: Purpose?? - Vinny - 10-13-2019
Welcome to the forum!!!
RE: Purpose?? - Dr Stan - 10-17-2019
Also sometimes used to mount long pieces to machine the ends such as drilling and tapping holes.
RE: Purpose?? - Paulc - 10-17-2019
Didn't realize two holes and a slot could be so useful.
RE: Purpose?? - d65 - 02-15-2020
Welcome. My new LMS 3990 just came in this weekend. Now to get mounted to my work bench? Will be following this thread.