Large ball screw source?

I am looking for a source for 1.25" ball screws. I have seen several suggestions for 3/4" ones but does anyone know any good
sources for low-cost big ones. I need anti-backlash nuts but not high accuracy since I am using linear encoders.

Bertho Boman
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> Les Watts <leswatts@...> wrote:

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> It makes more sense for me to be doing things like ball screw end machining right now. This often
> costs $300+ per screw from the manufacturer. To that end I bought a used Boxford lathe with a Themac tool post grinder friday.

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> Now I don't have to go to my friends shop 30 miles away to get the work done. I'll need the stuff for maintenance anyway. See
> how easy it is to justify buying tools? The other justification is even simpler- I want them.
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