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Another X Axis Mod

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Another X Axis Mod by splod Jun 7, 2011
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I have been looking at the X Axis mods on Thingiverse using the roller bearings and decided to take a different slant on the subject.
I decided to try some linear ball race bushes as used on CNC engravers and routers.
I managed to track down some 3/8 inch id bushes with an od of the exact size that fits the existing holes which are holding the plain bushes.
The X table now moves as if it is floating on air.
After seeing this result I intend getting another two to put on my Y axis.

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Hi Splod, I got some of these and they worked perfectly, thanks! :)

Hi makealot,

You are correct LMB06UU are the correct ones.

For anyone else wanting them Marchant Dice are getting some more in next week.

Found them on ebay (coincidentally Marchant Dice). I already did this to my X follower: http://www.thingiverse.com/thi..., and it worked very well. On the Z axis I'm going to put linear on one side, and maybe try something on these lines out: http://www.thingiverse.com/thi... to minimise contraints on that axis. softsolder site has been very useful.

As for trousers being held up, I already use a belt.

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HBP, Upgrade, linear bearing, LM8UU, x-axis

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The bushes are such a snug fit that after a one and a half hour print there was no movement in them.
If there is any movement of them in the future it will be quite easy to put a little touch of adhesive on them.
Another X Axis Mod by splod is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license.
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MakeALot on Jun 8, 2011 said:

I think it's LMB06UU http://www.worldofcnc.com/prod...

Same as : LMB6 http://www.worldofcnc.com/imag...

Could you confirm? *DONT_KNOW*

splod on Jun 8, 2011 said:

Hi makealot,

You are correct LMB06UU are the correct ones.

For anyone else wanting them Marchant Dice are getting some more in next week.

addy on Jun 8, 2011 said:

Hi.

That looks pretty good.

Could do with this for my Z axis. If you've got details I'll do the mod asap.

JelleAtProtospace on Jun 8, 2011 said:

hold up your own trouwsers

Torleif on Jun 8, 2011 said:

A must have! is it the same for y-axis

cawalke3 on Jun 7, 2011 said:

Could you provide your source and cost for these bearings?

splod on Jun 8, 2011 said:

Hi

I got them from Marchant Dice Ltd on EBay.

They were
£25 for four.
You could use two on the X Axis and two on the Y Axis if you want to save money but I've decided to use the four on X Axis and buy another two for the Y.

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