The challenge with the RF30 style is the width.
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The challenge with the RF30 style is the width.
As in how far it extends the table to the left? Ya, that's a problem for me.
Yes, they are all outrageously expensive. I paid $186 and they refunded me money because of it being mis-advertised.
Crankit
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Wow....big price difference!
Yup, the only reason I went for this was because of how inexpensive it was.
historicalarms
Ultra Member
That is a lot clicking & thumping going on compared to my Align. It almost sounds on the video that it has a "pulse" to the movement. My Align just smoothly hums away no clicking throughout the speed spectrum. Also mine appears to move the table faster with less motor rpm/whine.
It's definitely noisy, I may not have the gear lash just right yet. But it was only $60
historicalarms
Ultra Member
If it works, who cares what it sounds like in the long run...and ya I paid a lotttt more than $60.
It's definitely noisy, I may not have the gear lash just right yet. But it was only $60
Ohhhhh….. I wish.... With my shot hearing I wouldn't notice.
I feel pretty fortunate to have snagged the deal I got.
https://vevor.ca/products/power-fee...achines-0-200-rpm?_pos=1&_sid=6ab528051&_ss=r
Hey David,
Is this the one you intended to get? You think this would work on my RF30?
Appears to be no shipping charge?
Craig
Hey David,
Is this the one you intended to get? You think this would work on my RF30?
Appears to be no shipping charge?
Craig
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Yes it is. Note that the pictures, title and description are not consistent for either an X or Y axis drive.
The box it came in said Y-Axis on the outside but the styrofoam packing was clearly for an X-axis feed as the metal collar didn't fit any of the molded areas.
When I asked about it they said not to worry it is X-axis.
When I got it it was a Y-axis drive. I complained and they refunded me money.
In the end it was OK so I feel like I made out like a bandit.
Title says Y-Axis
In the Features and Details it says X-Axis
Then further down it says Y-Axis.
That's a good price compared to AliExpress to.
@David_R8 is the gearing arrangement the same between yours and this one? My other concern is that I have a 17mm lead screw not 5/8"
Craig
I honestly don't think there's any difference. Everything in the photos looks like what I received except it doesn't show the bushing to adapt the 5/8' shaft to the inner diameter of the needle bearing inside the drive housing or the piece to extend the shaft to attach the handle.
It looks identical. When I log into my account and click on the product I ordered it goes to the link you shared.
There is plenty of wall thickness on the gear to bore it out to 17mm. 5/8" is 15.87mm so only need to open the bore by 1.13mm.
I was originally going to bore it out and put it on the right end of the table but when I saw that the gear fit perfectly on the left side it was an easy decision.