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- Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:15 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
- Replies: 175
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Re: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
Hi Again, I tried the suggestions here, but unfortunately have not helped me. Please see the vids: http://youtu.be/ROY6RoNOyEk http://youtu.be/HgflI7X_pyE I checked the coupling, the stepper shaft is almost touching the rod, so i made the standoffs a little bit longer, but didn't help much. I read o...
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:41 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
- Replies: 175
- Views: 52565
Re: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
I am not home right now, I will try it out and post a video with my setup. I did try tighting one screw at a time, it made it very smooth to to turn, but the wobble is what I want to fix. Nevertheless, it is 100% better than the stock, so worth It.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:05 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
- Replies: 175
- Views: 52565
Re: ACME screw upgrade for Shapeoko Z-Axis
Hi guys, I installed the upgraded z acme axis on my shapeoko 2. The install was easy and went in smooth. The only problem i see now is a slight wobble. When i turn it from the top, i can feel it get slightly harder then smooth then slightly harder to turn. The rod seems straight (i rolled it on a fl...
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:37 pm
- Forum: Assembly
- Topic: Flanged ball bearing will not fit the Z-axis motor mount
- Replies: 31
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Re: Flanged ball bearing will not fit the Z-axis motor mount
I think the best thing to do is just get a new set that fits. I tried all the methods here, and I think i damaged the shim and/or the bearing. when i installed it (even with the z upgrade), i had a lot of z-wobble. and upon further inspections, it seems that when i sanded it was not "round enough". ...
- Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:02 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME Screws in the store!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10255
Re: ACME Screws in the store!
Awesome! I just ordered mine too...and i think i got the last Y axis side panels 

- Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:43 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME Screws in the store!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10255
Re: ACME Screws in the store!
I've been log-in daily to the site to see if it's available. I was wondering if it up on sale and sold out? doubt it.
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:26 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME Screws in the store!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10255
Re: ACME Screws in the store!
Improvable Construct - Any ETA on when it'd go into stock?
I'm also interested in the side panels, when do those come into stock ?
I'm also interested in the side panels, when do those come into stock ?
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 4:26 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: ACME Screws in the store!
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10255
Re: ACME Screws in the store!
I'm eagerly waiting for this to go on stock. I'm in the middle of my assembly, and the kit Z-axis just doesn't cut it. It wobbles too much.