8-DIRECTION MILL
P/N 2000 (Metric P/N 2010)
Using the multidirectional milling capabilities
The design of the 8-direction mill allows you to do
everything that could be done with previous models of the
Sherline mill plus much more. Now angled holes can be
drilled or milling operations can be completed from almost
any angle on parts mounted square to the table. The
increased swing and movement of the column allows
larger surfaces to be machined, eliminating the need for
the horizontal milling conversion.
Unpacking and assembling a new 8-direction mill
The major components of your new 8-direction mill are
preassembled at the factory and are then packaged for
efficient shipping. After unpacking your shipping box,
you will then assemble the major components to ready
your mill for operation. The mill XY base must be
removed from the piece of plywood that locates it during
shipment. To make any adjustments to the handwheels,
backlash, gibs and so on, see the instruction manual that
is included with the mill. Instructions are also found there
for assembly of the headstock/motor/speed control unit.
To assemble the multi-direction column, make reference
to the exploded view provided on the last page of these
instructions and complete the steps that follow:
1. Attach the round column base (P/N 5666) to the mill
base with the two 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" socket head cap
screws provided.
2. Screw the arm hold-down bolt (P/N 5613) into the top
of the round column base and tighten with an adjustable
wrench. Two flat indentations are provided for the
wrench to grip.
3. Slip the round column top (P/N 5655) over the pin and
rotate it until the flat sides are parallel to the mill base
with the engraved indicator line on the same side as the
X-axis handwheel.
4. Using an 11/16" or 17mm* wrench, loosen the flange
nut holding the bed and swing arm together. Rotate
the bed away from the swing arm until they are at
approximately a 90° angle to each other. Retighten
the flange nut firmly to hold the column in this
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position. Discard the protective spacer that was
installed between the bed and arm during shipping.
*NOTE: A 17mm wrench usually works on an 11/16" hex
nut but is a close fit. If your 17mm wrench is too tight and
you don’t have any inch tools you will have to use an
adjustable wrench.
5. Set the swing arm over the column and align it
approximately square with the mill base and in about
the center of its travel. Make sure the swing arm
registers on the flats of the column top and is properly
seated. While still holding the swing arm unit in place,
set the hold-down washer (P/N 5620) over the end of
the bolt. Put a flange nut on the end of the bolt and
tighten it against the hold-down washer firmly to lock
the swing arm in place. NOTE: There should be NO
LUBRICATION on the mating surfaces between
the arm and the column base. Friction between these
surfaces keeps the arm from moving during cuts.
6. Place the column adjustment block (P/N 5635) on top
of the swing arm and attach it with two 10-32 x 5/8"
socket head cap screws at both ends. Adjust the
1" long center bolt so that it is just touching the flat in
the bottom of the relieved section in the top of the
FIGURE 1—The axes of movement of a Sherline 8-
direction mill.
X
Y
Z
4
5
6
7
8
Note: This is a supplement to the instructions included in the
Sherline
Assembly and Instruction Guide
that comes with each new machine.
