R7 Day 1
Brandon, first off – great kit! Having the plates drilled and tapped was a timesaver, as was having each step in it’s own box with baggies per microstep. Organization saves time for anyone who buys this.
I’m about to start Step 6, and I had a few questions before I move on.
- I assume the endstop on the front Z-plates goes on the bottom.
- I guessed the larger half hex cutout on the back X plate went up (basically is there an orientation to this plate?). Ok, I didn’t guess, but it’s there now
– do I need to flip it?
Along with those clarifications to the assembly docs, it would be helpful to note required bolt/nut orientation on Step 4 (Z to X plate assembly). It was much easier to lay the X plate flat with the long bolts sticking up to assemble those double wheels. But then I had to flip 4 of them when the X cbeam hit the nuts… (see first and second pics).
Also attached is a pic of the newer spindle clamps. They looked small, but they are so precise and tight as a tick when installed. They were so tight, I didn’t think they would fit, but I took my time, and their precision made alignment a breeze (they seem to be an amazing update from the videos).
Anyway, this is a great kit and I’ll try to keep keep posting pics as time allows (I’ll probably have to pack it up until next weekend).
