Introduction
Please note: This guide is based upon using one 43mm spindle mount and an 43mm spindle. The required mounts, and number of them, will depend on your choice of spindle.
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Rat Rig Spindle Mount - 43mm
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2x M6x70 Cap Head Screw
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6x 4040 Drop-in T-Nut - M8
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2x Square Nut M6
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6x M8x22 Cap Head Screw
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2x M8x30 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
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M8x12 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
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Rat Rig Spindle Mount - 43mm
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M8x30 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
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M8x12 Low Profile Cap Head Screw
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Insert the screws through each hole in the spindle mount and secure it into the spindle mount body
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Assembly from the previous step
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M6x70 Cap Head Screws
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Square nut M6
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Do not fully fasten the M6x70 screws at this point. They will be used to hold the spindle in place later in the assembly
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Spindle mount assembly
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M8x22 Cap Head Screws
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4040 Drop-in T-nut M8
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Loosely thread a 4040 T-Nut on to each of the M8x22 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
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Spindle Mount Assembly
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Mount the Spindle mount assembly on to the Z-Axis
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Push the spindle Mount all the way down on the Z-Axis
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Check that the spindle mount is flush and square with the Z-axis plate as shown
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Tighten the M8x22 screws
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Spindle Tool
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Insert the spindle into the mount as shown
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Tighten the M6x70 screws to secure the spindle in to the mount
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