Z-axis, 33.6cm not possible

Vertex 3D Printer Vertex - Assembly and user manual
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Hi!
I have tried everything, spent at least 10 hours just trying to hit that distance between the bearing clamps, but +1-2mm is the closest I get. The print head is far from moving smoothly and it is hard to tell how much resistance you can get away with since the manual only states “some” when getting close to either end.

As soon as I start to tightening the belts (step 17) you can tell there is no point moving forward.

Making the 298mm rod 2mm shorter doesn’t sound easy or cheap.

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I guess I couldn’t cause more damage than I already done trying to reach that distance. I got no access to a belt grinder so it will be cheap and dirty.

Thanks for the reply!

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Hammer it hard.
I found out, that the lacking 2 mm are due to compressed air inside the ventless end pieces.
Just wait one night, then try to compress them further:
You will suddenly find the distance 2mm too short.
Don’t shorten the steel rods: This is not necessary

HDS