G0619 - Powered Z-axis Handwheel And Other Mods

dsgoodsell said:
4. I purchased a #T24342 Spindle Lock from Grizzly, then extended the tip of the lock pin and drilled a small hole in the side of the spindle cover so the cover could remain in place to protect the upper bearing.
Dave
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Great mods, Dave. I love your Z axis motordrive, and the gas struts are genius.

I don't get how the spindle cover gizmo works. You still have to turn the drawbar don't you, or do you screw on the R8s by turning at the bottom?
 
Wow that modified Z-drive is a great idea! I also like the gas struts...I had used one on mine trying to help the Flashcut stepper drive out but still have too much binding in the Z axis. I've seen people use counter weight rigs as well but after looking at your gas strut install it seems like the cleaner way to go.
 
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