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Unread 08-16-2004, 04:38 PM   #42
JFettig
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Willmar MN/Fargo ND
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I got my ballscrews and nuts from reidtool.com thompson signaw I think they were called the 5/8" diameter .2" lead screws/nuts. I bought all non preloaded nuts and preloaded the Z axis because there wasnt room even after milling the bed for the X axis.

Those plans for that mill are very interesting how he has that set up, he is turning the nut on the Z axis rather than the screw, The one thing I dont like about it is it looks like it is using the stock x and y screws/nuts and it is using small steppers. you need at least 300oz/in for good performance.

Jon
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