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Y Axis Set Screw
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:17 pm
by Kabbie
Looks like my Y-axis set screw came loose on HD4. Anything I should know or precautions I should take before I re-tighten it? I read another post about taking the deck off and creating an access hole, but not ready to go to that extreme.
Re: Y Axis Set Screw
Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:35 am
by rungemach
If your couplers have the small set screws, consider replacing the set screws with cap screws of the same thread size.
The cap screws will use a larger wrench and can be tightened a bit better.
Also, you can file a flat on your lead screw if it does not already have one.
I replaced the motor mounting nuts with T-nuts to allow the axis to be pulled out easily without removing a table top section.
- set screws and cap screws
- coupler with cap screws