During Step 2 (frame assembly) the instructions state to not tighten the leg bolts at this time “because they will be tightened at a later step.”
I’ve read through the instructions several times and have not seen further instructions regarding final tightening of the leg bolts. I think this is a flaw in the assembly instructions. I may have missed it but I don’t think I did.
I’m at the step of tramming the z-axis. I would think the legs should’ve been tightened already but figured I’d ask before proceeding.
Thanks.
When you’re right, you’re right. It is step 13-B3…a one-liner. I missed it. Thanks very much.
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I’m just starting my Pro assembly. Frame is all squared up and rails are going in. Looking ahead in the instructions, I see that the leg brackets, etc, aren’t installed until after the steppers and water pan. Any reason not to firm up the legs while the table is still open and I can get to them before installing the pan and all? I don’t see anything that looks like it will conflict.
because the water pan is critical for keeping the table from raking. The idea is that you want the X&Y plane secure and square before adding the leg gussets. If one of the table legs ends up out of plum it’s not gonna affect the operation of the table. If the frame of the table becomes raked in the X/Y plane then you’re gonna have problems.
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That makes sense. Thanks!
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I, being of the “what could go wrong?” school of thought, went ahead and installed the leg braces and gussets before waiting for a reply. Just checked. The frame is, in fact, now out of square. I’m headed down to redo the entire frame and rail squaring process. Crap.