Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] More on Making Ballnuts

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> > 1) Where are people finding such inexpensive ballnuts? My preliminary
> > research indicates about $600 for a pair of flanged preloaded 1-1/4
> > x .200 ballnuts--maybe I'm just looking in all the wrong places.
> > Wouldn't be the first time.

How about buying two standard (non-preloaded) ball nuts
at $20 to $30 apiece and make a preload your self?

This is what I do and it works a treat.

saves you 100 to 200% on the cost of a preload and you
don't have to make the hard part.

cheers
Kenn