Table Top Questions for Cylinder Arm Machines

[1hp]

made one out of 304 stainless. recommend buying one from Patrick1. this was a total PITA.

[1hp]

the underside. had to mill the standoffs to get the right height & levelness.

Edited November 3, 2024 by 1hp
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[AlZilla]

I have an aluminum table and live in a colder climate. That metal table can be pretty uncomfortable.

[Patrick1]

@1hp You did real a nice job. The flat plate has a nice blend to it.

[sportycliff]

Well I received my large table and swing down guide adapters for my CB4500 from @Patrick1.

Damn, I'm impressed! The fit and finish of the table is perfect. I'm actually shocked that the tolerances were so good considering it's a Chinese made casting that it fits. Call that a win for Patrick and the Chinese factory. It' great with the factory round needle plate and one of Patrick's own flat narrow needle plate. (a previous purchase) The swing down guide adapters and the recommended Chinese guide are also flawless. This will be a perfect "2nd" heavy stitcher, now I have a flatbed to go with the cylinder arm. Thanks Patrick!

 

 

[Uwe]

I got an aluminum table for my Juki LS-341 from RecentRelics on Etsy. It’s a very nice table and with some upgrade modifications, it’s rock solid and takes seconds to install or remove with a single thumb screw.

I was not a fan of the 3D-printed bits that came with the table attachment, so I replaced the one for the thumb screw with a small aluminum plate, and the arm wedges with a custom-molded J.B. Weld SteelStik saddle. The round magnetic tray insert for needles or clips can be found at most hardware stores. 

J.B. Weld is a steel reinforced epoxy putty for making repairs to metal parts. It’s a miracle in stick form. You tear off a part of the stick and knead it to activate it. You can file, drill, cut just like metal when it’s hardened. I used half a stick on either side of the arm.

Here’s how the table attachment arrived, including the 3D printed parts (You can’t see the arm wedges on the underside of the table.)

 

Here are few pics of my modified table attachment: 

 

 

This is the J.B. Weld SteelStik saddle. I wrapped the arm with kitchen plastic cling wrap, then in stalled the table and pressed half a stick of J.B. Weld in the gap on either side of the arm. It sticks really well to the aluminum table (but not the plastic wrap) and it conforms perfectly to the arm, paint/casting dimples and all. I filed some edges down a bit by hand.

Edited November 23, 2024 by Uwe