Carriage end plate

1. Use a large size endmill to shorten the length of the folded tabs to 0.125 in. Use the auto-feed and run the machine at very slow speed, cutting one tab at a time.

   

   carriage end plate tabs with indicated distance (0.125 in) highlighted

2. Remove any burrs and use the grinding wheel to soften the edges.
3. Ensure that the tabs do not touch the frame when the sliding lock is tightened.
4. Use a 1/5 in oversize reamer to widen the hole, until the spacer (black nylon 257 x 500 x 125) will slide through freely.