# The z-axis is my only hang up **URL:** \ **Category:** Routers/Spindles\ **Created:** [November 7, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608 "2018-11-07T05:25:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheMerryYeoman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/themerryyeoman/32/8009_2.png) [@TheMerryYeoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheMerryYeoman)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/1 "2018-11-07T05:25:59Z")
I have desired a new z-axis because I don’t know how much longer I can get by with the original as it’s already broken and patched together. My orange button hasn’t even broken and some say it is inevitable. My problem is: without a z-axis kit available, how do I keep working while building a better one. Explaination: I may feel like I could accomplish a new build if I can use the same motor that it is set up for… With a worm drive that is the same thread pitch (if I could find it). This way settings that are “beyond me” don’t have to be changed. I already jokingly explain that Maslow’s price tricked me into building my own CNC.😜 Point is… How do I do this? ---
**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:** [November 7, 2018, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/2 "2018-11-07T07:50:45Z")
Take a look at [http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html](http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html) There are other builds as well [Z-Axis upgrades Consolidation](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-upgrades-consolidation/5392) Optional: skip the router and go with a spindle and c-beam. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/4/45608a685644455bda89f9780b1167d5d9673c68.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Keith](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/keith/32/1332_2.png) [@Keith](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Keith)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2018, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/3 "2018-11-07T11:41:56Z")
Has anyone using a c bran had problems with sawdust on the lead screw? ---
**Author:** ![Bmwsyc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@Bmwsyc](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bmwsyc)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/4 "2018-11-07T14:47:14Z")
I’ve been only cutting MDF so far, but no problems with dust and the lead screw. I watch it a little bit though, and make sure the rails are clear where the wheels roll. ---
**Author:** ![TheMerryYeoman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/themerryyeoman/32/8009_2.png) [@TheMerryYeoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheMerryYeoman)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/5 "2018-11-08T04:38:46Z")
Thank you so much. I hope to cut this soon. What have we determined to be the best sled material (since I have an opportunity to re-cut). 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Keith](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/keith/32/1332_2.png) [@Keith](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Keith)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608/6 "2019-01-08T15:23:24Z")
Sorry to double post that question. (I just asked it again in the z-Axis consolidation thread 😮 ) Any updates on the dust situation?