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  1. 19th August 2008, 08:00 PM #1
    Ch4iS
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    Default Z axis

    Just trying to make a Z axis its not a easy job especially when you are too cheap to buy the proper components

    Are there any easy Z axis's out there that use the skate bearings and dont require 100% precision? design made out of steel if possible

    Just finally getting my machine done and having problems with what to do with the Z Axis.

    Or does someone happen to have a Z axis lying around I can buy/have till I get mine up and running and then I can make my own.


    PS: Finally saw my machine moving on the weekend (only X but Y will be moving by this weekend)


    Also one more thing I wanted to ask, whats the best way to clamp open timing belts?
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  3. 20th August 2008, 12:43 PM #2
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    The only thing I can think of is the Joe2006 Z axis design.

    It uses skate bearings in a simple assembly using a U bolt. It runs on a round shaft, pipe in their case.

    It is fairly large but I am sure using steel instead of MDF it could be reduced quite a bit.

    Have a look on the CNCzone.

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