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    Generally on a quill machine the Z axis is done by driving the quill through a yoke attached where the feed stop used to be.

    Have a look at what I've been doing - some CAD models here https://mightyshiz.blogspot.com/2018...on-z-axis.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Muzzer View Post
    Generally on a quill machine the Z axis is done by driving the quill through a yoke attached where the feed stop used to be.

    Have a look at what I've been doing - some CAD models here https://mightyshiz.blogspot.com/2018...on-z-axis.html
    Thanks, appreciate sharing this.

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