Face mill finish

[Edward]

I have a feeling we are talking at cross purposes:)

Forget the word "tram" for a minute.

Basically you align the column first so it is square to the table.

Then, and only then, you align the spindle to the table. In that order. That's provided you can do it. Not possible with a fixed head.

Alternatively, you make sure that column and head run parallel to each other, then you just square them to the table.

I guess modifying the dovetails would do it, if properly done, but that's way beyond my scope.

Edward