View Full Version : Springs on myz seem to weak on my new shopbot.
knight_toolworks
04-10-2007, 02:15 AM
when I installed my spindle that I ordered with my bot the sprigns could jsut hold it up. but when I hadded the dust shroud they let the spindle drop a couple of inches. I noticed today one side has a heavier spring then the other. did someone goof up?
ed_lang
04-10-2007, 09:32 AM
It sound right.
One spring is larger than the other. The idea is to counter the weight of the spindle so it will float. The dust hose is pushing down a bit I bet.
All sounds like mine.
ryan_slaback
04-10-2007, 10:07 AM
steve, I had a similar issue with mine when I bought it. Call shopbot support as I would bet that your bearings on your z are not adjusted correctly. Between the lateral force of the bearings and the tension of the springs, your z should have to be forced down, it should not fall. They will walk you through the process as I think there was a certain order I had to adjust the bearings.
phil_o
04-10-2007, 06:22 PM
Ryan is right. Call Shopbot support. They'll help you out. I had a similar problem.
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