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X-gantry Open
X-gantry Closed
To perform ‘tensioning’ the idea is to loosen the M5 bolt with an Allen key far enough that you can rotate the
eccentric nut (picture 1) all the way ‘open’ as the starting point. Then, turn the nut whichever direction you choose
to close it slightly (picture 2) and re-tighten the M5 bolt with the Allen key (picture 3). At this point you’ll want
to check both the wheel you just tightened as well as its static wheel on the opposite side of the rail. Whichever
wheel is on top will always be harder to spin, but ideal tensioning is when the lower wheel is able to barely turn
when you use your fingers to rotate it.
Use Wrench & M5 Allen Key
Summary of Contents for LongMill MK2
Page 1: ...1 LongMill MK2 Assembly Manual MK2 ...
Page 7: ...7 Part 1 X Z Axes ...
Page 22: ...22 Part 2 Y Axis Gantries ...
Page 34: ...34 You should now have two Y axis rail assemblies They should be a mirror copy of each other ...
Page 35: ...35 Part 3 Axes Completion ...
Page 44: ...44 Part 4 Motors Wiring ...
Page 62: ...62 Part 5 Checks First Moves ...
Page 77: ...77 Part 6 Table Mounting ...