I figure this may help someone so here is a list of basic things I did to improve my machine.
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Eccentric nut solution : X-Axis V-Wheels and Eccentric Nuts Keep loosening - #16 by Rusty
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stiffened the x axis, I plan on going further with the steel plate, but for now this is working as a quick cheap solution A 30 minute x-axis mod to reduce chatter
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calibrated via these videos: X-Carve Maintenance/Troubleshooting Videos - Add Your Own!