Our machine as seen on Kickstarter! This is our 12"x18" machine with linear shafts and bushings. It is our basic starter model with many options and upgrades available!
By brouhaha
#444
The first rule of CNC Club is do NOT overtighten the X-axis slider nuts.
The second rule of CNC Club is do NOT overtighten the X-axis slider nuts.

Seriously, I think in the tutorial you have understated the need not to overtighten the nuts. I tightened them just slightly more than finger-tight, and the rods won't slide through the bushings at all. Luckily I didn't actually damage the bushings, but I find that nuts must not be tightened even slightly more than finger-tight. I don't like that since I expect that they'll loosen themselves and need to be tightened frequently. I guess I should join the order for the aluminum linear bearing blocks.
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By AJ Quick
#449
Those who have had their machines running for some time now haven't had any problems that I know about. If you are worried about it, I would try replacing the nuts with lock nuts or adding a little loctite.

We thought the U-Bolt and bushings was a pretty smart idea, but will be working on a inexpensive alternative soon.
By brouhaha
#455
Oh, I agree that it's definitely a clever idea for doing this at low cost. If I wasn't planning to buy the bearing blocks, I'd be happy to try your suggestions.

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