There have been discussions/comments about difficulties aligning the head vertically.? The attached photo shows my current attempt to handle this.? It is based on the use of what are generally called a "flange support for linear guide rail 25mm" which can be found online and at Ebay.? I use 3 of these brackets: top, bottom, and head support.? The threaded rod is 8mm x 1.25 from True Value.? The ends of this 8mm can be just turned down to 1/4".? I tapped a tight bushing for this which is attached to the center flange.? I made a block of aluminum, screwed it to the center flange with two 8x32 screws.? This block protrudes up into the Unimat head support arm, and is fastened with a 10x24 from each side.
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced knob graduated in 50 to use on my 1/4" shaft on top?? Don't tell me to make it.