¶ Introduction
Please note: This guide is based upon using one 43mm spindle mount and an 43mm spindle. The required mounts, and number of them, will depend on your choice of spindle.
¶ Step 1 - Prepare the spindle mount parts
- Rat Rig Spindle Mount - 43mm
- 2x M6x70 Cap Head Screw
- 6x 4040 Drop-in T-Nut - M8
- 2x Square Nut M6
- 6x M8x22 Cap Head Screw
- 2x M8x30 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
- M8x12 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
¶ Step 2 - Assemble the spindle mount - Part 1
- Rat Rig Spindle Mount - 43mm
- M8x30 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
- M8x12 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
- Insert the screws through each hole in the spindle mount and secure it into the spindle mount body
¶ Step 3 - Assemble the spindle mount - Part 2
- Assembly from the previous step
- M6x70 Cap Head Screws
- Square nut M6
- Do not fully fasten the M6x70 screws at this point. They will be used to hold the spindle in place later in the assembly
¶ Step 4 - Assemble the spindle mount - Part 3
- Spindle mount assembly
- M8x22 Cap Head Screws
- 4040 Drop-in T-nut M8
- Loosely thread a 4040 T-Nut on to each of the M8x22 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 5 - Install the spindle mount - Part 1
- Spindle Mount Assembly
- Mount the Spindle mount assembly on to the Z-Axis
- Push the spindle Mount all the way down on the Z-Axis
- Check that the spindle mount is flush and square with the Z-axis plate as shown
- Tighten the M8x22 screws
¶ Step 6 - Install the spindle
- Spindle Tool
- Insert the spindle into the mount as shown
- Tighten the M6x70 screws to secure the spindle in to the mount
¶ Step 7 - Next guide
- Choose the next guide:
- Compact CNC Electronics enclosure - https://ratrig.dozuki.com/c/05._Compact_CNC_Electronics_Enclosure
- Universal CNC electronics enclosure - https://ratrig.dozuki.com/c/04._Universal_CNC_electronics_enclosure