Re: Ballscrew conversion

>
> << Anyone able to estimate what kind of lash I would likely see on the
> 5/8 or 3/4" .200 lead rolled components from McMaster? >>
>
> Chris,
> On the .631 X .200, I'd guess at least 15 to 20 thousand axial play. If
> not more.
>

Ouch! The acme screw on my smaller lathe is better than that! Guess
I'll have to do double nuts and work up some sort of preload fixture.

Chris

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