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19-12-2017 #13
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It sounds like you need to invest in some tools such as a straight edge, engineers square.
I attached one of the long X rails using a straight edge to get it straight, then it was easy to space the second rail from it. Once you have the bearings fitted and a gantry cross beam attached you can feel if the bearings are tight at any point in the travel and make adjustments to the second rail.
Here's how I squared the rest up; http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/6565-...5217#post55217Last edited by EddyCurrent; 19-12-2017 at 11:37 PM.
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