About the
extended mill headstock spacer
Having
the option to extend the headstock further out can sometimes allow surfaces to
be machined that could not otherwise be reached without breaking down the setup
and re-clamping the part. The spacer moves the spindle out an additional
2-1/2". This is twice as far as the standard P/N 1297 spacer block. Making
it in one piece rather than stacking up two 1297 spacer blocks increases the
mill's rigidity and accuracy. In many cases, it is much easier to increase your machinable
surface area by using this spacer than to re-clamp the part. Precisely machined
keyways keep the headstock accurately aligned. A precision ground alignment key
is included.
NOTE:
This part is not recommended for use on the Sherline lathe.
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