Has anyone come across a problem with the X-Axis binding and moving in the wrong direction when jogging. I was in the middle of a carve when it jumped off course and continued carving off its original position. I’ve cleaned the Y-Axis ball screws but I can not get the X-Axis ball screw come out of …

Hey JCWood, it’s always good to look at FAQ → Troubleshooting first: Axis moving in opposite direction that told to when jogging Troubleshooting: Rail is getting hung, stuck, or out of alignment See also here for more details . Welcome to the forum!

[image] Troubleshooting: Rail is getting hung, stuck, grinding, or moving in opposite direction Troubleshooting Rail is getting hung/stuck/grinding. Special notes to read before following each step: A rail getting stuck/hung is typically one of two things, ei…

Thanks @349iq2345 I’ve gone through some of these steps but will try the other this evening. It’s hard to find this stuff in the forum sometimes.

@OnefinityCNC Do you all have a recommended way of removing the X-axis ball nut? I have removed the four bolts, but the ball screw does not come out as easy as the Y-axis ball nuts did.

Hey JCWood, [image] 349iq2345: it’s always good to look at FAQ → Troubleshooting first: Support : Replacing The Ball Screw on the Onefinity CNC

Thanks but I’ve already been through that video several times. I doesn’t show how to remove the ball screw on the X-axis. The faces of the ball screws on the Y-axis are external and come out with out issue. However, the X-axis ball screw sits internal to the housing and does not come out when movin…

Hey JCWood, did you think of X oil port? [image] Onefinity CNC Maintenance [Journeyman oil port]

No I did not! I think that is definitely the issue. I’ll give it another try this evening. I’ll definitely search the forum more in-depth next time, it does seems like all the information is scattered though. Thanks!

Hey JCWood, [image] JCWood: I’ll definitely search the forum more in-depth next time, it does seems like all the information is scattered though. FAQ and FAQ → Troubleshooting is always a good start :slight_smile: [image] X axis only moves one direction usually you wait monthes for the d…

@349iq2345 - Maybe time to revist the making that Wiki we exchanged one may a year or so back - might save you a bit of time. :grinning:

X-Axis Grinding and Binding (solved, bad wire connection)

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X-Axis Grinding and Binding (solved, bad wire connection)

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