Adjusting Gibs

The function of the table gibs is to eliminate excessive play in the table movement. The gibs also control how easy it is to move the tables.

Tools Needed

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Adjustable Wrench

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Hex Wrench 8mm

1

To adjust the table gibs:

 

1.Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the infeed table gib nut under the rear of the table (Figure 73).

Gib Setscrew

Gib Nut

Figure 73. Infeed table gib control.

2. Using an 8mm hex wrench, tighten the gib setscrew a small amount, then check the table by moving it up and down. Adjust the set screw as needed until the friction of the table movement is balanced between mini- mal play and ease of movement, then secure the lock nut.

Note: Tighter gibs reduce play but make it harder to adjust the tables.

3.Repeat Steps 1-2with the outfeed table gib control (Figure 74).

Gib Set Screw

Gib Nut

Figure 74. Outfeed table gib control.

4.Set the outfeed table height as described in Setting Outfeed Table Height on Page 18.

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Grizzly G0634Z manual Adjusting Gibs, To adjust the table gibs