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LAGbot

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Blade screws stripped
« on: May 08, 2018, 08:30:26 PM »
FYI, this may help someone.  I discovered the blade screws are M4 x 0.7mm.  One of my screws had stripped out the threads in the aluminum hub, so I removed the blade motor from the chassis, then drilled out the holes and re-tapped them using an M5x0.8mm tap.  I bought stainless steel M5x0.8mm x 12mm socket head screws and M5 washers at Lowes for about $4 total.  They’re driven by a 4mm hex Allen wrench.  I also had to drill out the blade’s holes to 7/32” to fit the slightly larger screws.

From now on, I’m only tightening the screws with a hand driver (and thread locker) instead of a ratchet wrench to reduce the chance of stripping the threads again.

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Re: Blade screws stripped
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2018, 08:32:33 AM »
Hi, thanks for posting this info.

I agree with your conclusion. Avoid ratchets and use hand tools only! Most screws are delicate on these machines.
« Last Edit: September 22, 2018, 10:38:39 AM by RobotLady »

 

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