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JPG wrote:Regardless, the double tilt does eliminate it as a 'source'.

Appears leg flex is also a contributing factor after all.

Details - details . . .

Leg Flex - maybe you think so but I don't. This issue, from my point of view, has nothing to do with anything other than "procedure".

Double Tilt reduces the unwanted movement but it does not eliminate it. That is why I cut/installed some shims (which are temporary at this moment).

dusty wrote:

JPG wrote:Regardless, the double tilt does eliminate it as a 'source'.

Appears leg flex is also a contributing factor after all.

Details - details . . .

Leg Flex - maybe you think so but I don't. This issue, from my point of view, has nothing to do with anything other than "procedure".

Double Tilt reduces the unwanted movement but it does not eliminate it. That is why I cut/installed some shims (which are temporary at this moment).

Did you read your e-mail?

. . . "The single, most important, contributing factor in this end-to-end table & fence alignment is the floor that the machine sets on. Dusty's statement that he feels that the tubes are "properly orientated with respect to one another" leads to, and supports this. My machine will not stay aligned everywhere I may use it in my shop. This is because my concrete shop floor is not perfectly flat." . . .

Yes, I read it. However, my shop floor is definitely not level; it was poured with an intentional slope. It might be considered smooth though. My machine sets firmly on all four legs and slopes slightly downward toward the door (Shopsmith left end).

John's floor is flat. At least I believe that is what he has declared somewhere in past postings. On a flat, smooth floor even John has problems with end to end alignment.

dusty wrote:Yes, I read it. However, my shop floor is definitely not level; it was poured with an intentional slope. It might be considered smooth though. My machine sets firmly on all four legs and slopes slightly downward toward the door (Shopsmith left end).

John's floor is flat. At least I believe that is what he has declared somewhere in past postings. On a flat, smooth floor even John has problems with end to end alignment.

All true.

Dusty I did NOT edit the quote from Jim McCann's statement that used your last name. I merely copy/pasted that statement.

I will make the same alteration that you did after I posted the quote. Your name shall disappear!