Sherline 5000 Mill General Manual

following instructions carefully. Keep your machine clean, lubricated and adjusted as
instructed. Do not leave cleaning rags, tools or other materials on the lathe bed or around
moving parts of the machine.
Learning more about machining
Many fine books have been written on machining techniques and are available at your
local library or book store. Although these books will be referring to machines many
times larger than Sherline's tools, the principle remains the same. For the best reference
that is specific to Sherline tools, see Joe Martin's book, Tabletop Machining.
Lubrication
• MACHINE SLIDES-Use a light oil such as sewing machine oil on all points
where there is sliding contact. This should be done immediately after each
cleanup. (We grease the slides at the factory to ensure the lubrication stays in
place during shipping, but light oil will work fine once you begin using the
machine.)
• LEAD SCREW, TAILSTOCK SCREW, CROSSLIDE SCREW-Sewing
machine oil should be placed along all threads regularly. At the same time, check
that the threads are free from any metal chips. Use an air hose or paint brush to
keep them clean.
• TAILSTOCK SPINDLE-Wind out the spindle as far as it will go and lightly oil
it with sewing machine oil.
• HANDWHEEL-A few drops of light oil behind the handwheel will reduce
friction between the surfaces and make operation easier and smoother.
• HEADSTOCK BEARINGS-These bearings are lubricated at the factory for the
lifetime of the machine and should not need further lubrication. DO NOT break
the seals.
• MOTOR-Sealed ball bearings require no maintenance.
Initial assembly of a new machine
Your new lathe or mill will come packed in a box with some items disassembled for
shipping purposes. On the lathe you will install the crosslide table onto the saddle. On the
mill you will install the "Z" axis column onto the base. On both machines you will need
to install the motor and speed control. The machines are completely assembled and tested
for fit at the factory prior to shipping. They are then disassembled and packaged, so
everything should go together easily when you reassemble it. The motors are "run in" for
approximately one hour to assure proper function and seating of the brushes.
Before you call us and say a part is missing, please look carefully through the packaging.
Some parts are in bags taped to the bottom of cardboard flaps or spacers and you may not
notice them when you open the box and remove the major components.