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So I’m going to put one of these machines together to replace my Ox. In the collective experience here, is the Acme screw drive sufficient or...
Worked perfectly, thanks!
Thanks so much. I’ll let you know if it works.
That would be fantastic! Brian
Hey folks, is there a 3D model for the 1010 machine that's in a format other than SketchUp? I tried importing it into Rhino but the SU version is...
The backlash was there the whole time, regardless of what the belt tension was. I use a single belt drive.
Interesting development; one of my belts recently broke, probably due to me over tightening them in an attempt to remove the backlash. I ordered...
So you say that adding extra wheels closer to the pulley reduces backlash? Mine's got a stupid amount of backlash, around 10 thousandths....
Hi Julius, I'm actually running a Bosch 1617 router with a precision collet from Precise Bits. I use 0.02" end mills to cut inlays so any...
Thanks for the info. I wouldn't have thought a belt driven machine would have backlash. Kind of surprising. What value did you have to enter in...
Yeah it's both axes.
Hi Steve, it does look off a bit when re-zeroing a small bit. I tried that before using the dial indicator. I did have problems initially with...
Hi Joe, I'm using a Bosch router mounted with a clamp I made on the machine. Running a TinyG controller at 1/8 microstepping, and the 20 tooth GT3...
Good day folks, I built a stock OX nearly a year ago, and since the beginning I've had 0.01" of backlash on the X and Y axes. It usually doesn't...
Here's my OX doing finishing passes on a neck: [MEDIA] And cutting some inlays: [MEDIA] It's a fantastic machine.
Very cool! Got the email last night. This might be a good upgrade for the Z axis on my OX!
