Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sherline CNC retrofit

Hi Michael,

"Ball Screws" for a Sherline lathe or mill? That I'd like to see! I
think you'll find that ball screws are limited to a little bigger
machine.

I and many others on this and the Sherline list have been driving the
"stock" (well, the lead screws with the modified tips) lead screws on
the Sherline lathe and mills for quite a while, it works!

Alan KM6VV


"tictocdoc01 " wrote:

>
> Hello:
>
> I am in the process of upgrading my Sherline 4400 lathe with mill
> column and manual rotary table to CNC control. I am a clockmaker and
> need to cut clock gears. My lathe still operates smoothly with
> minimal backlash. I noticed that the Sherline CNC upgrade
> includes "ball screws". I am not familiar with this term. Can
> anyone explain to me why I should upgrade to ball screws? Why can't
> I use the current lead screw and cross slide screw?? Do I also need
> different lead screws for the rotary table and mill column??? Any
> help on this would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael