New Z axis lock

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:33 pm

Clever! I like it.

Panelli · Post by **Panelli** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:59 am

I have not built this part yet. How is this lock different from the plans?
Thanks Nello

info@paoson · Post by **info@paoson** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:23 am

Hi,

watch out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAht-i7Mx8I

In the first secods, you can see how I did it

Panelli · Post by **Panelli** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:26 am

Suso, If I use the New Z lock, should I not have the slot , stop block and stop bolt on the front of Z?

Panelli · Post by **Panelli** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:41 am

I see now. The slot and stop block on the front of Z control depth of cut, and the New Lock "Locks" it in that position, preventing it from returning to the top position. Right?

Post by **Suso** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:32 am

Yep, it can be useful to block the z axis when you need both hands for milling.

Woodchuck · Post by **Woodchuck** » Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:13 pm

I just got the plans today and I`m just studying. Whatever the ideea to lock the Z axis in usefull. The way you did it might be improved.
Anyway this forum it`s very helpfull !