Cleaning and lubricating the corner posts and lead screws
Cleaning and lubrication of the corner posts and lead screws is essential to the machine’s operation. Be sure to check your head pressure and follow thee steps regularly.
Cleaning and lubrication of the corner posts and lead screws is essential to the machine’s operation. Be sure to check your head pressure and follow thee steps regularly.
Cleaning and lubricating the idler pulleys is an important part of your machine’s maintenance.
Check & Lubricate Flexshaft Core The Flexshaft temperature should never rise to the point where the sheath cannot be held by hand for an extended period of time. If the sheath ever becomes hot to the touch, immediately stop the machine and consult the Lubrication section below. If the heating persists after lubrication please contact
When your bit plate is sticking, its most likely dirty. These quick steps will get it moving freely again.
The guide rods/rails upon which the cutting head assembly rides need to be kept free of cutting debris. They should be wiped or blown off before carving a project, and wiped occasionally with a thin coat of light oil for lubrication. If the rails are allowed to accumulate dust and debris, the machine will halt
Every CarveWright machine should have its headpressure checked regularly. Especially after any shipping. With an inexpensive bathroom scale, this important maintenance step can be performed in minutes. Head Pressure: Sand Paper – 75 to 85 lbs Heavy Duty – 80 to 90 lbs (Needs to be high end for rotary jig.) The weather can affect
Over time the bearing that holds the flexshaft into the top of the z-truck can wear a divot in the end of the flexshaft. This can cause the flexshaft to vibrate and chatter more than it should. These quick steps will show you how to quickly resolve this issue
After several hundred hours of usage, the motors that control the machine’s motion can have parts of them wear out. These steps show how to replace the z-motor pack that controls the up and down motion of the machine. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Z Motor Or Watch This Video
After several hundred hours of usage, the motors that control the machine’s motion can have parts of them wear out. These steps show how to replace the y-motor pack that controls the up and down motion of the machine. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Y Motor
The rollers that hold down the board have switches that alert the machine when a board is under them. If dust is preventing these switches from engaging, the machine will think there is no board. These easy steps show you how to keep them clean and clear to perform their task. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Checking