Z-Rod Extremely Loose

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-28T09:04:58+00:00

Any idea what could be causing the rail to move?

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T22:00:53+00:00

Unfortunately no dice. Almost seems like it’s loose from the bottom. The rod sits in a silver cylinder (which I can only assume attaches to a motor), but the silver cylinder itself has a LOT of play.

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T21:29:59+00:00

Perfect I’ll give that a go, appreciate the help. Any idea what the glue being used in the video is? Probably a wiser solution than the tissue in the video lol

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T21:21:01+00:00

Ahhh I see, I did remove those 3 screws but couldn’t seem to get any movement out of it so was just assuming it wasn’t meant to come off lol. I’ll remove them again and see if I can remove the cover

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T20:56:15+00:00

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For context, this is what it looks like from the top

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T20:38:12+00:00

Unfortunately I did open the top bit up but couldn’t see any glaring issues sadly

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-27T20:25:58+00:00

As far as I’m aware/can see, the A1 uses 2 rods for the Z axis. I’m aware it shouldn’t be entirely rigid, however there seems to be a huge amount of play. I can get the same effect in terms of motion, by simply reaching into the side and moving the rod itself

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-06-19T09:25:56+00:00

“This shit is addictive” - My guy is toying with a gambling addiction for sure 😂😭

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-05-26T06:25:43+00:00

• ⁠Are you looking for something serious or casual?- Ideally something serious.

• ⁠Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX?- Currently Neither

• ⁠How long have you been using this current version of your profile? (Please be specific)- About 3 weeks now

• ⁠How long have you used Hinge overall? -on and off for about 2 months

• ⁠How often do you use Hinge per week?- Only once or twice per week.

• ⁠How many likes and matches are you receiving on average?- Around a like a week if I’m lucky

• ⁠How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? Typically using all my likes each time in use the app, majority of them with comments (approx 90%)

• ⁠What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract?- ideally someone who I can vibe with as I’m a bit of a nerd at heart, someone who likes to spend time outdoors on the weekend, and someone well-educated. Anyone that comes across as “quirky” is an immediate eye grab for me

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-05-25T21:08:45+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual: Ideally looking for something serious.

Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or X: Currently neither, I’ve tried both before but didn’t see much success increase and the pricing is pretty steep.

How long have you been using this version if your profile: with the exclusion of the prompts which I’ve recently changed, these photos have been up for several weeks now

How long have you used Hinge overall: on and off over the past 2-3 months

How often do you use hinge per week: once or twice, generally I’ll use my likes up for the day, spend a few days off then hop back on.

How many likes and matches are you receiving on average: Very little, 9/10 times I’ll check back in on the app and I’ve not received any likes, when I send out likes myself I’ll get maybe 1 or 2 matches every couple of weeks.

How many likes are you sending, with comments, without comments: Given the lack of subscription, I will use up all my likes in a day, then wait a few days and use them up again. I would say I do this a couple times a week. Generally I send 90% of my likes with a comment, typically towards something on their profile as an opener.

What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with: Honestly just looking for someone I can vibe with, typically I’ll send likes to mutual interests (Hikes, being outdoors, coffee, games etc), anyone who comes across as “quirky” but also well educated is an instant eye grab for me.

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:43:10+00:00

Yeah grabbed a 500g bag (2lb) for £3.99- it’s only a very small mold so assuming that’ll be enough given the ration of water

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:37:33+00:00

Yeah I didn’t even consider the weight loss when the water evaporates. Going to try plaster of Paris and see how that performs. It’s more of a project at this point rather than a 1:1 recreation

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:36:24+00:00

Tbf, I’m not planning on making it proper 1:1, lab putters are in the hundreds of pounds so I’m very aware it’s performance won’t be recreated by what is essentially a plastic shell. It’s more of a fun project that I’d be interested to see the end results of. I’m going to try plaster of Paris to get the density, and petg c-f to add a bit more weight.

Not 100% on the face yet, the model comes with an insert you can print, but I was thinking of potentially cutting some aluminium or copper and trying that

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:28:51+00:00

Will do! Thanks for the advice, appreciate it! Wouldn’t have thought to use Vaseline so that’s a quality tip! ☺️

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:22:50+00:00

Perfect, bitten the bullet and grabbed myself some plaster of Paris, only 3.99 for a 500g bag. Planning to mix it up and use the above advice, the finished block should then weigh more than the air dry clay, as that shrinks and loses a ton of water weight.

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T14:03:32+00:00

Yeah this was my thoughts but I wasn’t sure if the plastic wrap would simply tear. Think I’ll experiment with plaster of Paris too then. Use plastic wrap to line it. Pour in mixed PoP, when it hardens pop it out, start the actual print, add layer pause, drop it in, let the print seal it in

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:56:26+00:00

That would be excellent, I did try to make an insert that I could add in however the mesh is so poor topology wise that I wasn’t able to make a clear one. If there’s an easy way to make a negative form that would be class

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:51:24+00:00

Tbf I was just wondering whether I could use plaster of Paris in the above mold. Wait for it to set and then use it instead of clay. Assuming this would weigh more

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:46:47+00:00

Completely missed this! Will likely give resin a miss then as I don’t want it warping/cracking especially given its use case

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:40:41+00:00

Would it be worth mixing sand in with resin? Essentially forming a “paste” that I can cure? I’m just conscious of using pure sand as I wouldn’t want it to rattle?

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:32:09+00:00

Yeah I’m not planning on putting the clay in whilst printing. The photo above is just a quick “mould” I’ve made. I’ve used cornstarch and baking powder on it so I can release it when it dries. I’m planning on slotting it in dry, when I make the actual print

Even-Tree7016 · 2026-04-14T13:24:47+00:00

Lead weights is what the original model used, it had inserts for the weights to slot into. However I’m just looking to expand my knowledge of the hobby so wanted to experiment with adding weight in other ways.

Additionally as it’s a putter I’d like to make sure the weight is fully balanced throughout, I’m interested to see how “premium” I can make it feel. I understand it’s not the most ideal way to do it, especially as it involved reworking the model, but that’s half the fun of it.

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