Mill DRO without Readout Box
Z-Axis DRO Handwheel Package
1″ End Mill Holder – Blank
Horological Milling Machine Bushing and Depthing Accessory
This accessory was developed based on a concept shared by longtime Sherline user and Craftsman of the Year, Jerry Kieffer. The idea is to adapt a small milling machine for multiple clock and watch repair tasks - replacing the need for several specialized tools. It simplifies and enhances depthing by letting you position a gear exactly where it needs to be, check its mesh with a mating gear, and then precisely machine the bushing hole in the correct location.
With the Sherline mill, you can precisely position and align clock and watch components, allowing for highly accurate machining of bushing holes in both size and location. Once the machining is complete, the mill can also serve as a manual press for bushing insertion.
Used in combination with your Sherline mill, this accessory transforms your setup into a versatile three-in-one clock and watch repair machine - while retaining the full functionality of a precision milling machine.
The photos show the depthing attachment on a 5400 mill. If you want to use it on a 5000-series mill you will need to add the headstock spacer block.
CNC Linear Controller with Power Supply
This stand-alone controller features an integrated keypad for easy programming and controls the operation of the connected stepper motor—no external computer or CNC system is required.
An 8-pin mini-DIN cable allows multiple controllers to be connected in a daisy-chain configuration. Each unit can send and receive signals to operate in sequence, enabling multi-axis motion without a master CNC controller. The controllers can also interface with existing CNC systems for more complex setups.
Each controller supports two independent programs, with up to 40 steps per program. Each step can define travel distance, direction, speed, and whether to pause or automatically continue to the next command.
The linear controller can also be daisy-chained with Sherline’s rotary controller, enabling combined linear and rotary motion. This simplifies more advanced tasks—such as gear cutting—without requiring any G-code knowledge beyond the simple keypad inputs.
Included with the Linear Controller:
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Linear Controller with Keypad
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Power Supply
Power Supply Specifications:
The included power supply is compatible with 110–240 VAC and automatically adjusts to local voltage, making it suitable for use worldwide. (Earlier versions of this product included a 110 VAC-only power supply.)
Mill Collet Set
Sherline milling collets are specifically designed for use with the Morse #1 internal taper, which is standard on both the Sherline lathe and vertical mill. Due to the shallow angle of the Morse #1 taper, tightening the drawbolt results in significantly greater clamping force compared to WW collets. For this reason, we recommend using these milling collets to securely hold miniature end mills (with 3/16" or 1/4" shanks), #1 and smaller center drills, Dremel® bits (1/8" shank), and a variety of other small cutters.
Inch Mill Collet Set: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"
Metric Mill Collet Set: 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm
Note: Tools held in these collets must have a shank diameter within .001" of the stated size. Because of the shallow taper, the collet will remain tight in the spindle even after loosening the drawbolt. To release it, back the drawbolt out a few turns and tap it lightly to free the collet.
⚠️ CAUTION: When tightening the collet drawbolt with a Tommy bar, be careful not to insert the bar too far into the spindle. Doing so can damage the collet’s taper area. The red arrow in the image below shows an example of this type of damage.
Mill Cutter Arbors
Sherline MB Vise Fixture
The Sherline MB Vise Fixture is designed to locate directly in the T-slots of our mill tables and tooling plates. By aligning the fixed and movable jaws in the T-slots, your mill table or tooling plate becomes the base for the fixture—maximizing usable table length. This setup allows you to securely hold and machine much larger or irregularly shaped parts than traditional vises can accommodate.
Workholding Versatility
The MB Vise Fixture supports a wide range of part shapes through the use of two different sets of interchangeable top jaws:
For square and rectangular stock use the standard top jaws with either:
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Talon Grip Vise Jaw Inserts (P/N 35526) by Mitee-Bite
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Reversible Jaw Inserts (P/N 35524) (smooth/serrated) by Saunders
For round or irregularly shaped material:
Use the MB Versagrip Top Jaws (P/N 35535), which fit the same fixed and movable base plates. These jaws accept the MB Versagrip Vise Jaw Inserts (P/N 35529) by Mitee-Bite. The ¾" round inserts can be rotated within any insert pocket to match and grip a wide variety of part geometries securely.
Standard MB Vise Fixture Includes:
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Fixed base plate
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Movable base plate
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Adjustable stop
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3 hex keys (7/32", 5/32", 3/32")
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Mounting screws and T-nuts
Insert Options:
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P/N 35524 – Reversible Jaw Inserts:
One side is serrated for gripping raw stock, and the other is smooth for holding finished parts with minimal marking. Easily reversible in the top jaw (includes 1 insert and 4 screws). -
P/N 35526 – Talon Grip Vise Jaw Inserts:
Double-sided serrated inserts for aggressive holding of raw stock. The serrated edge enhances grip strength (includes 2 inserts and 2 screws). -
P/Ns 35535 & 35529 – MB Versagrip Vise Jaws & Inserts:
Serrated on both sides for secure gripping of raw or irregular material. Compatible only with the Versagrip jaws (includes 4 inserts and 4 screws). -
P/N 35528 – MB Hard Stop:
Designed to fit in the fixed jaw insert slot and used alongside the Talon Grip Inserts (P/N 35526) for repeatable part positioning.
Notes:
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Jaw inserts are sold separately. The Standard MB Vise Fixture Base Plates are required to mount any jaw inserts.
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Although the serrated inserts are intended for raw stock, they may be used on finished surfaces if light clamping pressure is applied and only light machining or engraving is performed.
X-Axis DRO Handwheel package
Y-Axis DRO Handwheel package
CNC Linear Controller – X/Y-Axis Upgrade
This kit upgrades the X- or Y-axis of a manual Sherline milling machine or the crosslide of a Sherline lathe for use with a CNC linear controller. It includes a CNC linear controller and all the components required to convert a manual axis to CNC operation. The linear controller comes with a stepper motor mount for machines that are not CNC-Ready.
The stand-alone controller is programmable via its integrated keypad and controls the attached stepper motor, which can be mounted on the mill’s X- or Y-axis or the lathe’s crosslide. (For lathe leadscrew upgrades, click here for 15" upgrade kits or click here for 24" kits.)
An 8-pin mini-DIN cable allows multiple controllers to be connected in a "daisy-chain" configuration. Controllers can signal one another to run in sequence, enabling complex, multi-axis movements without a computer or master CNC controller. The controller also integrates easily with existing CNC systems. Each controller stores two independent programs with up to 40 steps per program. Each step can define travel distance, direction, feed rate, and whether the sequence pauses or continues automatically.
The linear controller can also be daisy-chained with Sherline’s rotary controller (P/N 8700), allowing combined rotary and linear motion for advanced operations—such as gear cutting—without the need for CNC programming skills beyond simple keypad inputs.
Included with the CNC Linear Controller:
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Linear controller with integrated keypad
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Power supply
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#23 frame size stepper motor
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Cables
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Stepper motor mount
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Dampened coupling
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Preload nuts
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Drill guide block
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Complete installation and operation instructions
Power Supply Compatibility:
The included power supply is compatible with 110–240 VAC and automatically adjusts for global use (220–240V). Earlier versions of this product shipped with a 110 VAC-only power supply.
CNC Linear Controller – Z-Axis
This stand-alone controller is programmable from its keypad and controls the stepper motor's function to which it is attached.
An 8-pin mini-DIN cable can be used to connect multiple units in a "daisy chain." The units can signal each other to work in sequence, allowing multiple movements to be accomplished without using a computer or master CNC controller. They can also be used in conjunction with existing CNC controllers. The controller is user-programmable with two separate programs of up to 40 operations each. In each block, you can control distance, direction, speed, and whether the program pauses or proceeds to the next block.
The linear controller can also be "daisy-chained" with Sherline's rotary controller to achieve rotary and linear movement combinations. This makes it easy to set up for relatively sophisticated operations like cutting gears without having to know anything about CNC programming beyond what is entered from these simple keypads.
Using a power feed offers several advantages:- A constant feed rate gives a smoother, more consistent final finish
- The chance of errors due to miscounting handwheel revolutions is reduced
- No physical effort is needed for long cuts or returning the saddle to its starting position after a cut is complete
Programming is quick and simple, and programs are repeated at the touch of a button with high accuracy.
Items included with the CNC Linear Controller:- Linear Controller w/Keypad
- Power Supply
- #23 Frame Size Stepper Motor
- Cables
- Stepper motor mount
- Z-axis Leadscrew
- Dampened coupling
- Preload nuts
- Drill guide block and complete installation and use instructions
The controller power supply is 110-240VAC compatible. It automatically switches from 110V to 240V for countries with 220-240 volt electrical current. The original power supply that we offered with this product was 110 VAC only.
CNC Linear Controller with Stepper Motor
This stand-alone controller is fully programmable via its integrated keypad and directly controls the stepper motor to which it is connected. The stepper motor can be applied to any axis of a CNC-Ready Sherline machine.
An 8-pin mini-DIN cable allows multiple controllers to be connected in a “daisy-chain” configuration. Controllers can signal one another to operate in sequence, enabling complex, multi-axis movements without the need for a computer or master CNC controller. The system can also be used alongside existing CNC controllers. Each controller stores two independent programs, with up to 40 operations per program. For each operation, you can define travel distance, direction, feed rate, and whether the sequence pauses or proceeds to the next step.
The linear controller can also be daisy-chained with Sherline’s rotary controller, enabling coordinated rotary and linear motion. This allows users to easily perform advanced operations—such as gear cutting—without requiring CNC programming skills beyond simple keypad inputs.
Included with the CNC Linear Controller:
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Linear controller with keypad
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Power supply
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#23 frame size stepper motor
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Cables
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Complete instructions
Note: To add CNC linear control to an axis on a Sherline machine that does not have a stepper motor mount, see P/N 8850.
Power Supply Compatibility:
The included power supply operates on 110–240 VAC and automatically adjusts for global use (220–240V). Earlier versions of this product shipped with a 110 VAC-only power supply.
