Bit Sensor?

[mwhatch]

Howdy,

After loading a bit, the spindle assembly moves all the way to the far side. A tab pops out for the bit to touch a couple of times. What is this tab called? and what would keep it from coming out all the way?

Thanks

[Kenm810]

Hi Morton,

"Bit Touch Plate"

This was posted by AskBud eariler this year #4 may be the answer you need.

Turn the machine off and move the Truck by hand and see if you can accomplish the task with no extreme pressure. There could be several reasons for the contact not to be made, or the plate to move stiffly.

1) The Truck travel may be impeded by dirt on the rail, or in the track. Lube on the track or blowing out the inside of the track may help.
2) The Truck belt may not be tight enough (The adjustment is made by changing the tension on the Right end of the track).
3) The Bit Plate may need a spot of lube.
4) Check for a set of wires to be blocking the Bit Plate movement (They are just beyond the Plate, and should not touch). Move them toward the main cut motor. They actually impede the truck from contacting the Bit (touch) Plate with enough force to move it in place.

[mwhatch]

Ken,

Thanks for your quick reply. It was actually #1, the Z truck was not travelling as far as it should. A little cleaning to care of it.
Could you tell me where I can find a parts list or breakdown, something to help me learn parts names and locations.

Thanks again

[Kenm810]

Morton, -- See if this Helps Exploded view parts list (http://www.carvewright.com/downloads/parts_list_manual.pdf)