Using a model mill instructions

want to create a customer who spends all his time trying to achieve perfect alignment for
work that doesn't require it and ends up never using the machine. Engineering is always a
compromise. I deal with this fact with each new product that I design. While our
machines aren't accurate enough for some customers, they are still too expensive for
others. I hope you are pleased with the new capabilities this multi-direction mill can bring
to your shop. I think you will find the combination of features to offer a very good
machining value.
Joe Martin, President and Owner
SHERLINE Products
NOTE: These instructions are a supplement to the Sherline Assembly and Instruction
Guide that comes with each new machine. For safety rules, operating instructions and
information on the other components of the mill, consult that publication. It also includes
basic instructions on metalworking that will be helpful for new machinists.
Mill column upgrades and vertical milling columns
Any Sherline mill can be upgraded to the capabilities of a Model 2000 8-direction mill
with the addition of a column upgrade kit. An 8-direction vertical milling column as well
as an upgrade for existing vertical milling columns to 8-direction capabilities are also
available. Except for the mounting bases, the upgrades are assembled and used in a
similar manner to the Model 2000 mill. Appropriate instructions for each version are
included with their purchase. The part numbers are as follows:
• Mill upgrade to 8-direction capability (fits any existing Sherline mill)-P/N 5650 (inch),
5660 (metric)
• 8-direction vertical milling column-P/N 3580 (inch), 3585 (metric)
• Upgrade for any existing vertical milling column to 8-direction capability-P/N 5680
(inch), 5685 (metric)
• 14" Model 2000 mill XY base-P/N 5600 (inch), 5610 (metric)
• 14" Model 2000 mill XYZ base-P/N 5625 (inch), 5630 (metric)