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  1. #1
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    CNC Gerber Sabre Router table 408

    I have been running the same router for 7 years and am now starting to get some problems.

    When I route letters it seems as if they are not joining up at the end of the cut for example a letter O will have a bump at the start finish point. This never use to happen and I have tried many diffrent things to fix this.

    Dose anyone know why this might be and how I can fix it myself ?

    any help would be great!!

    thanks

  2. #2
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    does the machine have stepper motors?
    It could be loosing steps, possibly look at bearings, shafting.
    HArd axis movement.

  3. #3
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    Your lead screws are worn. I have replaced mine several times. I have a brand new Y axis screw for sale if you need one. I don't have my Sabre anymore.

    Jason

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    i have the same problem...

  5. #5
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    Hey guys.

    It's not necessarily a problem with the lead screws (I've run one for 10 years now without any problems). It could also be a malfunctioning encoder. I would check into this as well.

  6. #6
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    This is the lead screw without a doubt replaced mine as well after encoder etc. and only then was everything running smooth. If you only cut to the front of the machine this is the cause of the wearing. Try cutting a test to the back of the machine and see what happens.

  7. #7
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    What is involved in changing the y axis screw?

    Is this something that a normal person could handle?

    About how long does it take?

    Thank you, Jim

  8. #8
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    no se si hablen espanol

    tengo una guia con fotos para remplazar el lead screw(y)[i have a guide with pictures for the replacement pf the y lead screws it someone need it let me know, and by the way i try diferent ways to fix that problem on my sabre but problem still, i think i will try to chnge the y leads screw...

  9. #9
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    do you still have it? is it new? does the nut come with it? how much?
    email me thanks Dino.

  10. #10
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    do you still have it? is it new? does the nut come with it? how much?
    email me thanks Dino.

  11. #11
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    Yes I still have the Y lead screw. It comes with a new nut. Still in the original box and untouched. Let me know if you want it. Will take $400 obo.

    Jason

  12. #12
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    jason,

    where are you located (zip code)? and can you give me the dimentions so i can check out shipping costs. thanks dino. and that screw is for a sabre 408 right?

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