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with a split clamp to the overarm after you have<br />

placed the arbor support in position.<br />

ARBOR SUPPORT: The arbor support is a<br />

casting that contains a bearing that aligns the outer<br />

end of the arbor with the spindle. This helps to keep<br />

the arbor from springing during operations. Two<br />

types of arbor supports are commonly used. One has<br />

Figure 7-8.—Milling machine vises.<br />

7-6<br />

a small diameter bearing hole, usually 1-inch<br />

maximum diameter. The other has a large diameter<br />

bearing hole, usually up to 2 3/4 inches. An oil<br />

reservoir in the arbor support keeps the bearing<br />

surfaces lubricated. You can clamp an arbor support<br />

at any place you want on the overarm. Small arbor<br />

supports give additional clearance below the arbor<br />

supports when you are using small diameter cutters.

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