Z axiz too heavy

[Toastered (Jake Johanson)]

here is a list of things to troubleshoot to determine why your z axis might be slipping.

Z axis troubleshooting tips and tricks

I have seen a lot of forum posts regarding Z axis issues. This is an effort to consolidate these posts into one try-this-first post. Problem: Z axis does not move, only moves down, jitters, or does not have a lot of power Mechanical issues: Cables catching - check to make sure the cables have clear movement at all points on the table. Rearrange as necessary Z axis not lubed up - lube axis Z axis nut too tight - The Z axis nut needs a little wriggle room to compensate for any misalignment fr…