bit depth changes

[dspadell]

I got my y axis stall fixed I think but now when I am carving the bit depth seems to be falling at different points throughout my projects. Anyone see this before?

the bit and chuck are tight and my wood is not warped.

[Jeff_Birt]

Call CW. This sounds like it could be a loose ribbon cable or a bad Z-Axis encoder. They did have a bad batch of encoders (mine had same problem).

[David M.]

Another simpler thing to look for is a loose bit in it's holder. I've had some of my bits loosen up and they float up and down as the machine carves.

[BobHill]

Be sure to add locktite to the bit snug bolt into the quick release holder and that shouldn't happen. To release the bolt if there is ever a need, use head (such as a hot air "gun") to loosen the bond or you'll ruin the bolt slot, for sure.

Bob Hill
Tampa Florida