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I used a small tapered flat tip screwdriver and wedged it between the HDPE and the flat side of the nut. I had to hold pressure on it while I turned the head, if it slipped I tried putting the screwdriver on the opposite side of the nut. I had couple where the screwdriver didn't hold. On those I use...

This is in reference to replacing the HDPE backing plate of the gantry with an aluminum plate that can be purchased from NWA.

Here is the link that explains more.

http://www.cncsharktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4264

Ken

Since upgrading the gantry on my black diamond the quality of my projects has greatly improved, my frustration level has returned to normal and I am having way more fun.

Ken

Rod I went to Home Depot and bought a couple of peel and stick cable clamps to re-attach the cables. I see you have a attached dust collection, something I avoided, not wanting to add to the weight on the plastic gantry back but would like to try it now. Is yours from NWA? And is it something you re...

Drueth That link is a very comprehensive process that I had been following to level my table when I saw your comment about adding support to the gantry. I then found where others mentioned success with gantry upgrades and as the saying goes: the rest is history. The experience and knowledge you and ...

I am very pleased with the results. Before the upgrade an end mill cut across the front edge of my sacrificial top yielded a cut that was .017 inch high in the middle such that a straight edge would rock from end to end when laid on the fresh cut. If held down tight on one end the opposite end had a...

I have been struggling with inconsistent carving depth along the X axis since day one with my Black Diamond. Then I came across some informative posts and was able to determine that my gantry sagged when the router was at the midpoint of the X axis travel. When I placed a straight edge across the bo...

If you Go to Forum.vectric.com there are several posts from users who are very pleased with the newest release of both VCarve Pro and Aspire. Most are saying it is well worth the cost.

Ken

I was told last night that NWA has removed the link to control panel 2 due to numerous problems and is working on a fix. I think if you call Dave at Rockler customer service he may be able give you more current info on this subject but as this is a NWA issue they are the ones who will provide the so...

I sent an e-mail and they sent me the link.

Ken