Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] lead screw or all thread

Could all-thread be used to position the work piece?

> > Would all-thread wear out too fast?
>
> Yes, and even before that, it would probably not be accurate enough
> even for woodwork. Also, unless you used a very large size, it would
> have to spin so fast to get any work done that it would surely devlop
> 'whip' and develop a bend in the middle.

If this is what he's referring to:
http://www.williamsform.com/Threaded_Rods/Grade_75_All-Thread_Rebar/grade_75
_all-thread_rebar.html why would it need to be spun so fast? It does say
something about a "6-10% elongation", so I'm guessing any hopes for accuracy
are out the window anyway...

Rick