Re: $250 machine pics

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, John Dammeyer <johnd@a...> wrote:

>
> Hi John,
>
> Yes, makes sense. I have bearings at the other end of the lead

screw too.

>
>
> http://www.autoartisans.com/cnc/nuts1.jpg
>
>
> I take out end play the same way. Turn the lead screw until the

shoulder at

> the other end of the lead screw presses tight against the bearing

and then

> tighten the lock nut.
>
> http://www.autoartisans.com/cnc/endplate.jpg
>
> The endplate has a recess into which the bearing is inserted. A

clip holds

> it in place. The lead screw has the shoulder.
>
> I turned the 1/4-20 leadscrew down to fit inside the bearing using a

small

> DB-200 Unimat Lathe.
>
> Your technique is simpler; I always use the most complicated method

I can

> think of because I never think of the simple way.
>
> John Dammeyer
>
> > > John,
> > >
> > > Is the brass piece threaded too or does it just slide over the
> > leadscrew and
> > > centre it in the bearing?
> > >
> > > John Dammeyer
> > >
> > > >
> > > > added more
> > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/26361144@N00/
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > It's not threaded but it doesn't matter..just makes adjustment easier.
> >
> > I sent a diagram to the picture place..let me know if it makes sense.
> >
> > -John
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By the way that's a VERRRY cool setup you have positioning those
things like that.

I had mine just like yours and I guess I just kind of worked
backwards.I finally have the thing so simplified that there's
nothing left to fix.I hope I've been helpful and let me know
if there's anything I can do.
It