1. Got a question or need help troubleshooting? Post to the troubleshooting forum or Search the forums!

Replaced plate, added glides, to improve level

Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by John Hartsough, May 4, 2017.

  1. John Hartsough

    John Hartsough New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    2
    The plastic plate warped, and even when flat did not provide ample support for the print bed. I replaced the plate with a piece of oak wood. On top of this i added aluminum glide strips. These are 1/16" by 1/2" strips screwed down onto the wood. All the connections and components had to be retrofitted through the oak. Before this nonfunctional due to level issues. After this, working... most of the time. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
     
    WheresWaldo and KTMDirtFace like this.
  2. KTMDirtFace

    KTMDirtFace Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2015
    Messages:
    1,247
    Likes Received:
    461
    Nice, does the bet move way farther now? is that why the oak sticks out so far?
     
  3. John Hartsough

    John Hartsough New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    2
    No, the bed travels the same distance front and back. The wood is positioned under the entire length of travel so that the glide strips can support the bed in all positions. The strips are continuously in contact with the underside of the bed. Some squeeking as the plastic "glides" along the aluminum strips. Applied carbon powder to alleviate some of the noise. The bed simply has to be pushed up from below at ALL times.

    Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
     
  4. KTMDirtFace

    KTMDirtFace Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2015
    Messages:
    1,247
    Likes Received:
    461
    Oh i see.
     
  5. mark tomlinson

    mark tomlinson ༼ つ ◕_ ◕ ༽つ
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2013
    Messages:
    23,962
    Likes Received:
    7,344
    Can't tell if that started out as an R1 or a Beta, but good job!
     

Share This Page