Smithy GN1300 - Manual (Page 40)

Step 6: Once slight resistance is felt, hold the gib adjustment screw in position and
tighten the jam nut.
Step 7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner screw and then with the two outer
screws.
Adjusting the Gibs on the Carriage Assembly -
Cross-Slide Table
Adjust the gibs on the cross-slide table using the procedure below.
Step 1: Loosen the four jam nuts on the tailstock side on the table with the 6” adjustable
wrench that was shipped with your machine.
Step 2: Back out the gib adjusting screws two turns.
Step 3: Using the 4 mm Allen wrench, tighten each of the four gib adjustment screws
until they are lightly touching the gib.
Step 4: Back the gib adjustment screws out 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
Step 5: With the adjustment screws now set at roughly the same position, make the
fine adjustments on each individual screw. Starting with one of the inner screws, slowly
tighten the screw while moving the cross-slide table by turning the cross-slide handwheel
until you feel slight resistance.
Step 6: Once slight resistance is felt, hold the gib adjustment screw in position and
tighten the jam nut.
Step 7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner screw and then with the two outer
screws.
Do not apply excessive force.
Figure 5.18 Gib Adjustment Screws - Cross-Slide Table
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