rtropp Posted September 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2014 Hi all, I have been considering a Sherline mill. I see that the motor is mounted on the right side (as you face it). I am concerned that, being right handed, the motor would get in the way of using the height adjustment. I would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted September 1, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2014 Works fine for this rightie, Richard. I often rest my wrist on the motor casing while adjusting the height. Actually makes fine adjustments easier I find. WackoWolf and catopower 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted September 1, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 1, 2014 Ditto, I have the extended bed and vertical riser and find it easy enough to use. The motor position has not been an issue at all when it comes to ergonomics etc.. cheers Pat WackoWolf and catopower 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Van Es Posted September 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2014 I use my right hand for the X & Y adjustment on the front and right side of the bed and my left hand for the Z adjustment at the top. I'm right handed but I would have to do it this way even if I was left handed. I think you have to become somewhat ambidextrous to use a mill no matter what. It's not a large learning curve though. You just practice a little on something to get used to it. WackoWolf, catopower, Mahuna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagrayjr Posted September 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2014 One of the best machines I own, extremely versatile. Laman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman32 Posted September 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2014 Right handed and ditto everything that has been posted so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtropp Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks all...appreciate the comments Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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