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Originally Posted by RAJAH235
kosh, well done on your choice. 
Just make sure that the 'staples' are punched down below the Teflon pads surface. If not, they will scratch the melamine coating & cause probs. later. Should ride on the Teflon only.
Also, don't use any kind of lubricant. (eg; Armourall or the like). Keep the surfaces clean & dry.
If the movement feels a bit stiff/heavy, then try backing off the centre bolt a bit.
If you wanted to make sure the nut doesn't come loose, apply some clear nail varnish to it & thread, before nipping it up. Much cheaper than 'Loctite'.
Should have ~5/10 mm free play between the base board & top plate.
HTH.  L. |
Good to know, Rajah. I've just been assembling the base for my own 10in dob (lucky us the rain hasn't bucketed!) and I was thinking the nut wasn't tight enough - there's not much thread past its head (if at all) and a decent amount of play between the top and ground board. Sounds like I'm ok.
Phil