Equipped with laser-engraved handwheels for accuracy
Features adjustable gibs for smooth movement
Allows flexible bottom and top mounting options
Built with durable 6061-T6 aluminum and steel
The Sherline 6-Direction 2-Axis Machine Slide (") is a versatile and robust tool designed for precision machining tasks. Constructed primarily from 6061-T6 aluminum with a black anodized finish, it incorporates steel parts with ground dovetails for enhanced durability and precision. The machine slide features an 8-inch by 2.75-inch table, available with either an inch or metric leadscrew, and an 11-inch steel column with similar options. The leadscrews are precision rolled from steel, ensuring accuracy and reliability, while the table screws are strategically positioned under the table to avoid interference from chips.
The machine slide offers X- and Z-axis movements controlled by handwheels, along with manual ram control for column rotation, pivot, swing, and in/out travel. The 2-inch industrial handwheels are laser-engraved and graduated in .001-inch increments for inch slides and .01 mm increments for metric slides, providing precise control over machining operations. The dovetailed tables and saddles are equipped with adjustable gibs to eliminate play, ensuring smooth and accurate movements.
Mounting the machine slide is flexible, with provisions for both bottom and top mounting. The base includes two 1/4-20 holes for bottom mounting, while four angle clamps are provided for top mounting, ensuring a secure and stable setup. The slide's weight capacity is approximately 10 lbs, depending on the weight's location and the table's length, with a leverage factor considered for weights positioned at the table's end.
Under heavy use, the dovetail area may show wear on the anodized coating after approximately 2080 hours, although the slide remains fully functional. Regular lubrication with light oil is recommended to extend the lifespan of the dovetail and screw components. The leadscrews feature a rolled thread, slightly hardened by the rolling process, and the backlash nuts are made of brass, which is adjustable to compensate for wear.
Note: Do not use WD40 as a lubricant on these slides, as it will remove the anodized coating from the parts.
If you are not satisfied with a product purchased from the Site, you may request a return within 30 days from the delivery date, unless the product is listed under the Return Exceptions below or is subject to specific return conditions noted on the product page.
This return policy also applies, as a minimum standard, to products sold and fulfilled by third-party vendors through the Marketplace.
United Kingdom consumers exercising their statutory Right of Cancellation are subject to different conditions. See the Statutory Right of Cancellation.
Returns under this policy concern non-defective products. In the case of a confirmed manufacturing defect, remedies are handled under the Warranty terms, at the Vendor's discretion. See the Warranty section.
Return Conditions
To qualify for a refund under the 30-day return policy, all of the following conditions must be met:
A valid Return Authorisation (RA) number must be obtained prior to returning the product. Returns without an RA number will be refused.
The RA number is valid for 30 days. The returned item must be received within that period.
The RA number must be included with the return.
Products must be returned in unused, unmodified condition (e.g., no scratches, alterations, missing parts, or signs of installation/use) and in their original packaging, suitable for resale.
Shipping fees are non-refundable. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, except in cases of a product confirmed defective through RobotShop's troubleshooting process or of a verified shipping error by RobotShop.
Refunds are processed within 7 days after receipt and inspection of the returned item.
A £100 cleaning fee may apply to domestic robots returned in used or unclean condition.
A 20% restocking fee may apply to large-quantity returns of items ordered specifically for the customer from the manufacturer or not part of RobotShop's standard inventory.
Return Exceptions
The following products are not eligible for return or refund under this policy:
Used, damaged, or modified products — Items that show signs of use, wear, or alteration, making them unsuitable for resale.
Consumables * — Use and wear-and-tear components, altered or depleted through use (e.g., batteries, belts, brushes, gears, filament, tyres, disposable bags, lubricants, greases, waxes, etc.). Not eligible for return once opened or used.
Perishables — Goods liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly. Not eligible for return.
Sealed goods (health or hygiene) — Items sealed for health-protection or hygiene reasons (e.g., masks, gloves, odour-absorbing products). Not eligible for return once unsealed.
Build-it-yourself products and items requiring customer assembly * — Including robots & kits, robot parts, and other products requiring assembly or soldering. Not eligible for return once assembled, soldered, or installed.
Digital Goods, Software, and Apps * — Final sale only, due to licensing restrictions.
Clearance Items * — Products identified as clearance or final sale, including end-of-life or discontinued items.
Custom-made, personalized, or special-order items — Products manufactured, configured, adapted, or built to the customer's own specifications and requirements.
On-Demand Items * — Standard catalogue products not stocked by RobotShop and ordered specifically to fulfil a customer request.
* United-Kingdom consumers retain their statutory Right of Cancellation on these items. Its exercise is subject to the conditions and exclusions set out in the Statutory Right of Cancellation, and any reimbursement may be reduced to reflect a loss in value resulting from handling beyond inspection.
How to Request a Return Authorisation (RA)
While the same return policy applies, these orders require a separate contact process for returns.
RobotShop Fulfilled Orders → submit a support ticket from your account under My Support Tickets.
Marketplace Vendor Orders → submit a ticket from your account under My Marketplace Tickets to contact the vendor directly.
Note: Marketplace vendor products are normally labelled with SKUs starting with RM, and identified on the product page with the mention "Sold and fulfilled by [Vendor Name]".
