10-20-2012, 09:43 PM
petertha,
Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the forum.
The motor install is well worth doing even if a bit complicated. For me, the electrical part was the hardest as I am not that sharp in that area.
The gas spring installation was actually pretty easy. On the left side I drilled and tapped holes for the ball end mounts (.25-20UNC) in the base and the main head mount casting. On the right side I made a mount at the upper end so the gas spring would clear the z-axis locks and a simple mount for the lower end. If I was to do it over I would make both sides mount like the right does as I think it is a cleaner setup. Here are some pictures of the spring mounting.
Even one spring will make it easier to crank the head up and down.
Dan
Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the forum.
The motor install is well worth doing even if a bit complicated. For me, the electrical part was the hardest as I am not that sharp in that area.
The gas spring installation was actually pretty easy. On the left side I drilled and tapped holes for the ball end mounts (.25-20UNC) in the base and the main head mount casting. On the right side I made a mount at the upper end so the gas spring would clear the z-axis locks and a simple mount for the lower end. If I was to do it over I would make both sides mount like the right does as I think it is a cleaner setup. Here are some pictures of the spring mounting.
Even one spring will make it easier to crank the head up and down.
Dan
Collecting tools for 30 years.