Grizzly G0704 owner manual Gibs, To adjust the table gibs, To adjust the headstock gibs

Gibs

Gibs are wedge-shaped pieces of metal that fill the gap between the sliding surfaces of the machine. By adjusting the position of the gib in its gap, you can remove any play that might exist between the adjacent components. The gibs are pre-adjusted at the factory but due to storage, break-in, and usage, may require adjustment. If movement seems too tight at first, make sure that all the rust preventative that was shipped on the machine is removed from the ways. Lubricate the ways with oil, and work the table back-and-forth several times until the movement is easier.

To adjust the table gibs:

1.DISCONNECT MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!

2.Loosen the table travel locks (Figure 54).

Locations of

Corresponding Gib Screws

Cross Gib Screw	Longitudinal Gib Screw
(1 of 2 shown)	(1 of 2 shown)

Figure 54. Table gib adjustment screw locations.

3.Loosen or tighten the front and rear gib screws (Figure 54) in an alternating manner to adjust the cross travel gib.

The table should slide smoothly in the cross direction with no play or looseness. Do not overtighten the gibs or premature slide and gib wear will occur.

4.Lubricate the cross way and gib.

5. Repeat the process for the longitudinal way gib using the gib adjustment screws on the left and right sides of the table base.

Model G0704 (Mfg. since 09/09)

To adjust the headstock gibs:

1.DISCONNECT MILL/DRILL FROM POWER!

2.Remove the two screws that secure the top end of the way cover, pull it down to expose the lower gib screw, then loosen the vertical travel locks (Figure 55).

Upper Gib Screw
	Vertical
	Travel
	Locks
Way Cover	Lower Gib Screw

Figure 55. Headstock gib adjustment.

3.Loosen or tighten the upper and lower gib screws (Figure 55) in an alternating manner to adjust the headstock gib.

The headstock should slide smoothly with no play or looseness. Do not overtighten the gibs or premature slide and gib wear will occur.

4.Lubricate the headstock way and gib.

5.Re-install the way cover.

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