Sieg X2

Sieg X2

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15 November 2012 at 17:11 #103767
John Shepherd
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The Seig X2 mill and its derivatives must be the most modified machine sold going by articles on the Internet. Other than fitting DROs mine was standard and was mostly OK for my needs and size of workshop, however the 'head drop' caused by the poor spring design started to irritate and I have just fitted a gas strut.

What a difference!

I will not go into detail about the mod as it is well covered. Basically I copied the Little Machine Shop kit and used a strut from a Peugeot 106 bonnet.
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15 November 2012 at 17:11 #16927
John Shepherd
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Gas Strut
15 November 2012 at 17:25 #103768
Bob Perkins
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Hi john

im thinking of that mod for my sx2 plus. Any photos you can post?

Bob
15 November 2012 at 21:20 #103797
Sub Mandrel
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I keep planning to fit a couple of pulleys to the roof and use a sash weight on a piece of rope. better than gas strut or torsion spring, as it is a constant force regardless of the position of the head.

Perhaps a bit low-tech for some

Neil
16 November 2012 at 10:20 #103843
John Shepherd
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Bob

Can't do any phots just now but if you look at the following link you will find pictures of all the parts and fitting instructions. (Instructions are under 'Chris's Tips' after selecting the kit that suits your machine).

http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_search.php?critFast=air+spring&B1=Product+Search

John
16 November 2012 at 10:57 #103851
Russell Eberhardt
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Unless you are using the mill as a bench drill as well the spring, whether gas or the original, is a waste of time. I just removed it for my CNC conversion.

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