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Brass_Machine:
Now that I am thinking about it, I think I should do some prep work on the linear bearing blocks. Just watched a couple of videos on cleaning and lubing them. Looks relatively easy enough, just have to make sure I don't lose any bearings!
vtsteam:
--- Quote from: mattinker on August 23, 2020, 05:36:26 PM ---Hi,
J Phil Thien cyclone is an easier shape to build than the conical design, it is potentially more compact and is a proven design!
http://www.jpthien.com/cy.htm
https://woodgears.ca/dust_collector/separator.html
https://makezine.com/projects/cyclone-dust-collector/
Cheers, Matthew
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Thanks for those, Matt. :coffee:
efrench:
--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on August 25, 2020, 10:05:04 AM ---Now that I am thinking about it, I think I should do some prep work on the linear bearing blocks. Just watched a couple of videos on cleaning and lubing them. Looks relatively easy enough, just have to make sure I don't lose any bearings!
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When removing the carriages from the rails, lay the unit on a flat surface covered with a towel. The carriages should be on the bottom. Remove the rail from the carriage not the carriage from the rail.
Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: efrench on August 25, 2020, 01:19:11 PM ---When removing the carriages from the rails, lay the unit on a flat surface covered with a towel. The carriages should be on the bottom. Remove the rail from the carriage not the carriage from the rail.
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Thanks for that advice. Any recommendations on cleaning and lube?
efrench:
I used WD40 and pipe cleaners until I couldn't detect any dirt on the pipe cleaners. I used lithium grease, but I'm not positive that is the recommended lubricant. As far as cleaning the balls, I just rolled them around on the terry cloth towel.
I had one carriage which still ran really rough after the initial cleaning. After replacing the balls, it ran smooth. The quality of the generic MGN linear guides can leave a lot to be desired :wack:
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