This message was posted by Rod or Sharon on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/326.html#000003 Rust on the Z axis may also be caused from contact with the bare hand. Quite often we rotate the Z-axis shaft by hand . I would put a lite coat of oil on this shaft after cleaning it as best you can to prevent further rusting. The Y rails also need to be observed for any sign of rusting and oiled periodically....... Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================