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  1. Mike Glass

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    Only happens on the z axis.

     
    #1 Mike Glass, Dec 31, 2014
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    with the machine off, when you turn the z axis by hand does it squeak?
     
    #2 wthierry, Dec 31, 2014
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    Lube it up. I like Lithium grease, others will chime in with their suggestions.
     
    #3 mark tomlinson, Dec 31, 2014
  4. Mike Kelly

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    Yup you need to put some lithium grease on your Z threaded rods
     
    #4 Mike Kelly, Jan 1, 2015
  5. Mike Glass

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    Thanks, I cleaned up all the rods with some super-lube and seemed to have worked, will get lithium grease next time in town. Thanks
     
    #5 Mike Glass, Jan 2, 2015
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    Super-lube is what I use. No issues so far
     
    #6 Mike Kelly, Jan 2, 2015
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    This is called petron plus,sprays out like foam, I just spray it in a container then use a q-tip. I think it came from a store I worked at from the 80's. lol
    I have about 20 hours on this machine now and used this to clean all the rods and screws and it's purrin like a kitten.
     
    #7 Mike Glass, Jan 2, 2015
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