Hello from Chilliwack
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Marc Moreau
Marc Moreau
Welcome from Gatineau Quebec
Thanks LenVW.
My parts showed up today (although I have installed the belt drive conversion already), but now I have a backup system. Question, is there a way to tighten up the Z axis? Mine seems to have gotten a little sloppy already. When I tighten the locking screws it still drops about 1/8", which throws off the scale. I did adjust all the gibs and things seemed fine for a day or so. Suggestions?
Cheers
Mine has the same slack in the ‘Z’ axis.
Until I take the spindle assembly apart, I use the axis locks to stop any wandering.
There probably is a place to add shims to reduce the slack.
When I had a workpiece come loose in the vise and I snapped a nylon inter-gear, I found this video on UTUBE that shows the procedure to tear down the Spindle drive.
Grant Postorius at KING Canada may be able help with questions.
Go thru this e-mail: Service310@kingcanada.com
Until I take the spindle assembly apart, I use the axis locks to stop any wandering.
There probably is a place to add shims to reduce the slack.
When I had a workpiece come loose in the vise and I snapped a nylon inter-gear, I found this video on UTUBE that shows the procedure to tear down the Spindle drive.
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Grant Postorius at KING Canada may be able help with questions.
Go thru this e-mail: Service310@kingcanada.com
I was looking at a switch over when I had the gear problem.
Who did you get the ‘Belt Drive Kit’ from ?
LitteMachineShop in the US. A little pricey with the exchange rate, but well made and a simple swap.