https://www.soliforum.com/topic/600/spring-for-zaxis-nut-fix/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:04:24 +0000 PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/post/6261/#p6261 I used a rubber o ring instead of a spring and it's working out quite nicely.  Allowed me to get the nut further down on the lead screw when the platform is topped out.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:04:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/6261/#p6261 https://www.soliforum.com/post/5360/#p5360 I had to cut down my compression spring down to about 3/8" in order to get at least half the 5/16" nut threaded on the Z rod with Z at home. I compress my spring to about 1/4" with the nut. 1/2" may work also, depends on the wire size of the spring and how much it can be compressed..

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:47:46 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/5360/#p5360 https://www.soliforum.com/post/5290/#p5290 Could someone tell me what size spring I should get for the z-axis fix where you put the nut on with the printed bone shaped part?  I got one that is about an inch long and just fits over a 5/16 bolt.  But I'm concerned that it will be too long even compressed when the z-axis is at home.

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