# 262oz. VS. 282oz. Stepper Motors **URL:** \ **Category:** Upgrades\ **Created:** [May 6, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/262oz-vs-282oz-stepper-motors/37458 "2017-05-06T21:58:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 29
**Author:** ![JeremyJohnstone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/jeremyjohnstone/32/32277_2.png) [@JeremyJohnstone](https://community.inventables.com/u/JeremyJohnstone)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/262oz-vs-282oz-stepper-motors/37458/29 "2017-05-12T17:45:47Z")
> [@JustinBusby](#): > > You could get a long piece of makerslide instead of the 200 mm piece and The acme rod length may come into play too. This is what I did: > [@JJ's X-Carve Build and Projects](https://community.inventables.com/t/jjs-x-carve-build-and-projects/19273): > > This is a work in progress as I build my machine. Summary specifications: This is a 1000 mm x 1000mm X-Carve powered by X-Controller Upgrades: [Dewalt DWP611 router](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048EFUV8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0048EFUV8&linkCode=as2&tag=jersblo0a7-20&linkId=NQW5ZY2JLWLD3BVV) NEMA 23; 76mm 200+ oz-in [9mm GT2 Belts for X & Y](https://community.inventables.com/t/9mm-belts-parts-and-tools/18583) DIY Wasteboard Y Supports (4 Total, 2 on each rail) Steel bolted between the X rails 10" Z axis extrusion; Allows spindle to be raised higher, and longer length NEMA 23 motors Longer [ACME](http://openbuildspartstore.com/8mm-metric-acme-lead-screw/) rod for longer Z axis; [Anti Back Lash Nut](http://openbuildspartstore.com/anti-backlash-nut-block-for-8mm-metric-acme-lead-screw/)[Optical Homing Switches](https://community.inventables.com/t/jjs-x-carve-build/19273/9) for X,Y,Z - Mounted to Rails… I used a longer MakerSlide and rod. Would I do it again? Not sure. Having the same motors everywhere is nice but not sure if the stronger motor on the Z is worth it. I do enjoy the higher Z axis mostly for easier tool changing. More clearance for my hands and tools especially when stock is still underneath the spindle. However bigger motors on the X and Y are totally worth it!!! --- _[View the full topic](https://community.inventables.com/t/262oz-vs-282oz-stepper-motors/37458)._