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Important Update Regarding Sherline Products
October 20, 2026
We would like to share an encouraging development regarding the future of Sherline Products.
We are currently in discussions with an American manufacturer regarding the potential purchase of Sherline’s intellectual property and remaining inventory. The goal of this proposed acquisition is to preserve and revitalize the Sherline brand while providing continued availability of replacement parts, accessories, and machines for our valued customers.
As these discussions progress, we have agreed to temporarily suspend accepting new orders, effective October 19, 2026. This will allow us to preserve our remaining inventory while negotiations are underway.
Although no final agreement has been reached, we are hopeful that this opportunity will provide a positive path forward for the Sherline name and the customers who have trusted our products for more than five decades.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty during this transition. We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Our greatest hope is that the Sherline legacy of quality, precision, and American craftsmanship will continue for generations to come.

Karl Rohlin III and Charla Papp
Co-Owners, Sherline Products, Inc.
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Rigid Mill Column Bases – Square

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Product Description

This is the rigid column base that comes on the NexGen mill and the Rigid Column Upgrade.

If you are upgrading your 2000-series mill to the NexGen XY base you will also need this part to replace the round column base of the Z-axis on your mill. The short base is the same height as the regular 2000-mill round column. The tall column is the same height as the 2000 round column with the riser block in place.

If you are looking for a rigid column base to add to your 2000-series mill, with a standard 14″ base, you would order the Round Rigid Column Base instead of this rectangle base.

NOTE: The rigid column bases are designed to work with the rigid column arm and cannot be adapted to the standard column on a 5000 or 5400 series mill.

Installation Orientation of the Rigid Column Base

When it is mounted, the step on the boss should be to the front of the machine (see picture below). This will give you an additional ¼” of Y-axis travel more than the 2000 column.

Red arrow indicates the front of the column base. The tall Mill Column Base shown for reference.
50055 Rigid Mill Column Base 3″ l x 2″ w x 4″ h (Short)
50056 Rigid Mill Column Base 3″ l x 2″ w x 6″ h (Tall)
56140 Rigid Arm Hold Down Bolt
56240 (2) 1/4-20 X 1-1/2″ Skt Hd Cap Screw

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