# Buying the z axis kit **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Created:** [September 7, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532 "2018-09-07T21:15:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Steven\_slaney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/steven_slaney/32/9483_2.png) [@Steven\_slaney](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven_slaney)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/1 "2018-09-07T21:15:31Z")
I bought the maslow cnc kit with no Z axis and now that it’s built i realize the z axis is very useful. I went today to buy and found its not for sale anymore. Can someone help, i know the parts can be bought but i don’t know where to start. thank you ---
**Author:** ![Gero](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gero/32/17487_2.png) [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/2 "2018-09-07T21:16:59Z")
What router do you have? ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_slaney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/steven_slaney/32/9483_2.png) [@Steven\_slaney](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven_slaney)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/3 "2018-09-07T21:21:28Z")
A craftsman fixed router. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_slaney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/steven_slaney/32/9483_2.png) [@Steven\_slaney](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven_slaney)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/4 "2018-09-07T21:23:15Z")
[https://www.sears.com/craftsman-9.5-amp-1-3-4-hp-fixed-base/p-00902767000P](https://www.sears.com/craftsman-9.5-amp-1-3-4-hp-fixed-base/p-00902767000P) ---
**Author:** ![Gero](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gero/32/17487_2.png) [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/5 "2018-09-07T21:30:44Z")
> [@Steven\_slaney](#): > > craftsman fixed router If you can take the inner part out you could look at > [@The Meticulous Z-Axis](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-meticulous-z-axis/3319): > > This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html](http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html) A faster z-motor and the matching cupler can be sourced. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_slaney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/steven_slaney/32/9483_2.png) [@Steven\_slaney](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven_slaney)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/6 "2018-09-07T21:35:39Z")
The inner part can be taken out but the router is similar to the ridged in that a motor can be placed on the height adjuster. You said a z-motor and cupler can be sourced? where can i buy the parts and can i have pictures of how its put together? Thanks again for your help ---
**Author:** ![Gero](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gero/32/17487_2.png) [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/7 "2018-09-07T21:38:12Z")
Sorry I’m to wasted to provide better help today but knowing this forum others will jump in fast with details. ---
**Author:** ![aluminumwelder](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/aluminumwelder/32/9362_2.png) [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/buying-the-z-axis-kit/6532/8 "2018-09-09T19:22:42Z")
the problem with those big routers is they are pretty heavy and therefore you need a pretty strong motor to move them. you can buy [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEGLCPL/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEGLCPL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but not sure if it is strong enough to move your router. using uhmw slick tape and graphite dry lube helps.