Hello - I thought I’d look at mine with the various discussions and videos on Ball Nuts. I have a Journeyman. Should I have 1 or 2 Ball Nuts moving my X-Axis (the unit holding the spindle)? I ask because I have bolt holes suggesting one could be put there. Here are some pictures. The first pict…

Hey Andy, one ball screw has exactly one ball nut ! :slight_smile: Further Reading Ball screw - Wikipedia

Off topic but somewhat related. I had measured the backlash of the axes when I got my original Woodworker, and happily it was quite small. While collecting my data I had been reading about anti-backlash ball screw nuts, and the use of a secondary pre-tensioned nut. It got me thinking that if it were…

Good to know one ball nut is good; I was confused by the unused holes. It’s a bit of a cavity, mind you. Having something attached to keep the rubbish out would be helpful. Good to know backlash is acceptable; not something I’d test.

[image] X50 and X35 Ball Nut Gantry Block Position Rails New users to the X-50 rails may be alarmed about a ‘missing piece’ on the gantry block. Upon further review, you’ll notice that this is by design. Since we’ve given the option from the original 1610 ballscrew and t…

So I need to pay more attention to the supporting documentation :blush: What Worked Well: I spotted something (if after several months) Even Better If: I had read the documentation.

When in doubt, Check the FAQ section :stuck_out_tongue:

Hey Andy, [image] AndyP: It’s a bit of a cavity, mind you. Having something attached to keep the rubbish out would be helpful. like this ?

Thank you - TPU is a bugger to print (at least for me - based on one experiment). I’ll have to try something less flexible and find a way to get them on without having to take the CNC apart. I will give it a go - the idea is good.

What kind of printer do you have? Happy to help if I can… The TPU wipers are an easy install, nothing to take apart: [BOORG Onefinity CNC Wiper Set Install]

Ok: I would appreciate your support. I have a prusa mk3s printer.

Ball Nuts to you but what about me?

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Ball Nuts to you but what about me?

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