# Ring linkage bearing hitting handle bolt **URL:** \ **Category:** Sled\ **Tags:** linkage, triangular\ **Created:** [April 1, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058 "2018-04-01T23:46:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rjon17469](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f8ce5/32.png) [@rjon17469](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/rjon17469)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/1 "2018-04-01T23:46:01Z")
Looking for some feedback to see if others are experiencing the same issue I’m seeing. I have the R2200 router, and have been trying out a few linkage kits to see how they compare. In this instance, I’m using the new ring from the most recent batch of kits. I’m finding that at the upper portion of the work area, the bearings are actually hitting the R2200 handle bolts, per this picture: ![IMG_20180401_193851](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/f/f485f754de99c7b8fad13ac6e3bf359c176f5934.jpg) As you can see in the picture, I have the handles removed from the router, but am using the stock bolts to hold some rubber bands to address the Z-axis backlash issue. These bolts are interfering with the operation of the ring for me. I am using weights instead of bricks, so my ring position may be a bit different than some others, so I’m wondering if others have been seeing the same issue. My easy fix would be to find some smaller bolts, but it looks like I would need some pretty thin bolt heads to squeeze in there. ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/2 "2018-04-02T00:11:45Z")
I used a couple of small eyelet I screwed into the sled to secure the bungee. ---
**Author:** ![rjon17469](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f8ce5/32.png) [@rjon17469](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/rjon17469)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/3 "2018-04-02T00:30:20Z")
Easy workaround, I may just go that route too! ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Sizelove](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/steven_sizelove/32/14725_2.png) [@Steven\_Sizelove](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Steven_Sizelove)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/4 "2018-04-02T00:39:37Z")
I used a bungee cord with the hooks in the holes no screws. ---
**Author:** ![Jayster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d78d45/32.png) [@Jayster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jayster)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/5 "2018-04-02T03:14:46Z")
I was planning on raising the ring so the bearings would be above them. I have the ridged as well with the handles off. Is having the ring as close to the sled recommended? Don’t know yet how this plays into balancing the sled. ---
**Author:** ![dlang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/dlang/32/859_2.png) [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/6 "2018-04-02T03:58:32Z")
the ring should be at a height so that when you hang it in mid-air by the chains, it is balanced, (or top tipping slightly towards teh sled side) This should result in the chains being pretty close to parallel to the workpiece. ---
**Author:** ![knorrisster](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/knorrisster/32/23311_2.png) [@knorrisster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/knorrisster)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/7 "2018-04-21T21:45:55Z")
Is the radius of the ring critical? Many of the custom rings that are posted vary in radius from almost 9" to 5 " . ---
**Author:** ![bar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bar/32/10_2.png) [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/8 "2018-04-22T03:30:04Z")
The radius is not critical, the software can accept any value. From a physics stand point the smaller the ring, the more freely it will rotate (or really the less any friction in the bearings will matter) ---
**Author:** ![ChuckC](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/chuckc/32/5964_2.png) [@ChuckC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ChuckC)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/9 "2018-04-22T16:52:07Z")
Had same issue yesterday. Used zip ties with h screw hole, mounted to sled, to hold bungee. Bungee was pulled too much, causing router to pop lock and fling towards board. Switched to black file folder rubber bands ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/a/a484bd90791ff5b9de9c677c5f956c1b22782052.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dlang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/dlang/32/859_2.png) [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/10 "2018-04-22T22:28:04Z")
No, the calibration step figures out it’s actual dimensions. There is some thought that smaller diameter rings will work a bit better because they get the rollers to move easier, but you need to test things for your setup ---
**Author:** ![Jayster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d78d45/32.png) [@Jayster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jayster)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-linkage-bearing-hitting-handle-bolt/3058/11 "2018-04-23T03:46:39Z")
If you have the new stock ring I’d recommend checking out this thread: [Thoughts on sanding ring interior face](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/thoughts-on-sanding-ring-interior-face/3316)