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Left: Vertical milling column with standard handwheel. Middle: Deluxe vertical milling column with adjustable "zero" handwheel. Right: Multi-direction column. Also includes vertical column, saddle and adjustable "zero" handwheel (not shown) as on P/N 3480 in middle photo. (Click on photo for larger image.)
| P/N | NAME | WT. | PRICE |
| 3050 (3053) | Vertical milling column | 8 lb. | $130.00 |
| 3480 (3485) | Vertical Milling Column with Adjustable "Zero" Handwheel | 8 lb. | $150.00 |
| 3580 (3585) | Multi-direction Vertical Milling Column w/ Adj. "Zero" Handwheel | 10 lb. | $350.00 |
With this attachment the Sherline lathe can be quickly and easily converted into a small milling machine. The attachment consists of a steel dovetailed vertical column with a solid aluminum base that attaches to the bed of the lathe in place of the headstock. The headstock then mounts to a dovetailed saddle on the vertical column. The saddle is raised and lowered to control the depth of cut by turning a handwheel. Calibrations on the handwheel enable depth control to .001" (.01mm). Parts to be machined are mounted on the crosslide. On the deluxe version, P/N 3480 (3485 Metric), a 2-1/2" adjustable "zero" handwheel replaces the standard handwheel.
Standard P/N 3050 vertical milling column mounted to Model 4000 lathe. The P/N 3480 looks identical except for the addition of an adjustable "zero" handwheel in place of the standard handwheel on the column. (Click on photo for larger image.)
This is a good way to get into milling. Most standard vertical milling operations can be performed with this attachment, with only size being the basic limitation. Conversion from the lathe to milling takes less than one minute. Almost all Sherline milling accessories may be used with the setup. At a later date, should you wish to upgrade to a complete vertical milling machine, the column will fit the Sherline XY bases (P/N 5200/5210, or 5401/5411). This offers a cost savings compared to purchasing a complete vertical milling machine, because you save the cost of a second headstock, motor and speed control.
NOTE: Columns made prior to January 1996 will need to be modified to fit the XY table. Call Sherline for details.
The multi-direction vertical milling column mounted on a Model 4000 lathe. (Note: an adjustable "zero" handwheel replaces the standard Z-axis handwheel shown in the photo.) (Click on photo for larger image
The multi-direction vertical milling column provides all the movements of the Model 2000/2100 8-direction mill. The entire Z-axis column can be swung, rotated, tilted or moved in and out for machining or drilling from just about any angle. At any time, you can purchase the new P/N 5600/5610 deluxe XY base, which has been designed to accept this special column. In doing so you have duplicated a model 2000/2010 mill while enjoying the cost savings of not purchasing a second headstock and motor unit. This incremental approach allows you to start machining now and add to your shop as your projects become more demanding or your budget allows.
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