bit tests flipper not working

[RayDoggett]

The little flipper on the far right that the bit touches at the start of a carve isn't coming out. how do I fix it?

[AskBud]

The little flipper on the far right that the bit touches at the start of a carve isn't coming out. how do I fix it? Check this link about the "Touch Plate".
AskBud
http://forum.carvewright.com/showthread.php?5166-I-m-out-of-the-carvewright-madness-club...&p=115843#post115843

[Ike]

The little flipper on the far right that the bit touches at the start of a carve isn't coming out. how do I fix it?
Ray I thank you for the smile! I know it is fun explaining all the working parts! I thought to myself the flippy thing! Ok enough razzing you! The bit plate is dirty and needs some compressed air and little lube. I use WD-40, but use the straw that comes with it otherwise you will get lube everywhere!

Then clean the the rail top and bottom and wipe on some lube on the rail, very lightly. Blow out the center of the rail and it doesn't hurt to turn off the machine wait a minute and by hand move the truck until it engages the bit plate. It should move smoothly and look to see if any wire has moved and is obstructing the truck.

Again thank you and welcome to the forum!

Ike

[CarverJerry]

I agree with Ike 100% except I like using a dry lube, dust doesn't stick to it at all and does a nice job, I use it on the corner posts and the screws for raising & lowering the head also. Available at big box stores like Home Depot or Lowes

CJ

[Ike]

I agree with Ike 100% except I like using a dry lube, dust doesn't stick to it at all and does a nice job, I use it on the corner posts and the screws for raising & lowering the head also. Available at big box stores like Home Depot or Lowes

CJ

Jerry there has been several discussions about lube, but this is straight out of the manual!

Lubrication: Several areas of the CarveWright machine will require
occasional cleaning and re-lubrication.
o The flexshaft core should be cleaned and re-lubricated only if it begins
to exhibit heating during operation. To access the core, first unplug the
CarveWright machine from power. Firmly grasp the flexshaft outer
sheath where it is snapped into the machine’s cutting head and pull it
free from the head. The core is contained within the sheath, and
should slide out freely when grasped between finger and thumb.
Inspect the core for debris and clean with a lint free cloth if necessary.
The recommended lubricant is a commercially available chain lube with
Moly. Spray the lubricant onto the core and let sit for an hour. After
applying the specified lubricant slide the core back into its sheath.
When near full insertion, the core may need to be carefully rotated with
the fingers to ensure that its square end engages correctly with the
cutting motor. Once the core is fully inserted in the sheath, it can once
again be snapped into the cutting head. Rotate the bit chuck if
necessary to get the square end to engage with the chuck.
o 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 during usage and an error message will be
seen on the display with a reminder to clean the rails. Once they have
been cleaned, pressing the ENTER key on the keypad will resume
operation.
o The vertical guide rods at the corners of the machine also need to be
clean and rust free for smooth operation. A thin coat of lithium grease
applied to the rods will help keep them free of rust.

I think the key is rust and using a thin coat. Some will argue WD-40 is not a good lubricant and it isn't! But in my portable sign shop I use what I have! 3 in 1 oil is a great product!

Ike