Cross tables for Proxxon

[Brainsparks30Participant @brainsparks30]

I would like to get a cross table for my Proxxon TBH 28124.  The reviews of the ‘proper’ Proxxon KT 150 are discouraging, mentioning slop/backlash issues.

I would like quality and accuracy, especially when it comes to paying for lifetime tools to make fine models.  I’m not an expert by any means, but I do take my tools seriously.  I’m told that to help build chassis in the smaller model rail scales, it’s an advantage to have a fence or cross table to help drill accurately aligned axle holes.  Not sure about the milling capabilities of that setup, but it would be nice.

I have found Cormac Cross tables suggested as a substitute, but to be sure, I thought to ask old hands about whats best.  Are Cormac any good, are there any others?

 

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Workholding/Work-Tables/Cast-Iron-Work-Table-200x90mm

Appears to be identical to the Proxxon one but made of cast iron.  You can always improve the leadscrews to reduce backlash etc and careful gib adjustment helps reduce slop.

Many years back I bought a Proxxon pillar drill with their coord table and have never found either of them very useful.  Over-priced and under specced IMHO.

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