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[m_c]

It's not the best camera angle, but has that snapped, or have they shortened it with a hammer and chisel then buffed it grinder?

[Chris.s]

It's not the best camera angle, but has that snapped, or have they shortened it with a hammer and chisel then buffed it grinder?

Shortened yes but look at the bottoms right mounting hole also.

[Chris.s]

You can see it better here

[JAZZCNC]

Another thing I see lurking in the back ground is where it mounts looks like there is no hole for the flange so it's sitting directly on the un-machined surface of the boss..!!

[Chris.s]

Another thing I see lurking in the back ground is where it mounts looks like there is no hole for the flange so it's sitting directly on the un-machined surface of the boss..!!

Yep and there lay the creaking noise on the left hand support bearing the ball screw was binding. All the motors are the same.