Re: moving table engraver

Hi Dave,

I'll like that very much. Thanks a million.

If I am reading correctly, other post, some on the list have got
acceptable (hopefully even outstanding) results by making their own
drive screw (from delrin):-), hardware store all thread :-), guide
rod bush from delrin ;-), drill rod :-( ???

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<davemucha@j...> wrote:

> If you like, I can send you a pic of my simple Z with leadscrew and
> plastic nut.
>
> I used a linear slide, 3" travel and a trim router.
>
> It's light duty and will be decent for a remel or light router.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "andrewyslee"
> <andrewlee@s...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Been putting off making of a fixed bridge-moving table
> > engraver/router of acceptable precision (for engraving). Been
> looking
> > a the hardware shop for some supporting/guide rods and found some
> > 16mm round steel bar. They look reasonably round. Wondering if I
> can
> > use them for the 2 support/guide rods for the x-axis moving table
> for
> > a movement of 24 inches which means the rod will have to be 48
> inches
> > long.
> >
> > Will they be sufficiently round and straight for the purpose that

I

> > have mentioned (for engraving, not precision metal working). If

so,

> > will two milled holes of very slightly bigger diameter in delrin
> > serve sufficently as support bearing for the x-axis moving table?

I

> > have access to desktop cnc lathe and mill.
> >
> > Thanks for any input.
> >
> > Andrew