Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] X3 conversion kits

hi jack-

absolutely! and you can double-nut them to address backlash.
http://www.fignoggle.com/workshop/article/303/anti-backlash-nuts

we've since changed the design to a more compact version using
belleville washers, but there's enough room for both methods.

hope this helps!
david

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Jack McKie wrote:

>
> David,
>
> Is there room in the X3 to use the inexpensive Thompson ball
> screws/nuts from McMaster Carr???
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Sun, 3/15/09, david@fignoggle - IMAP <david@...
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> From: david@fignoggle - IMAP <david@...
> <mailto:david%40fignoggle.com>>
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] X3 conversion kits
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
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> Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 2:29 AM
>
> hi hanson-
>
> don't know if you've seen this, but we sell conversion plans which allow
> you retain manual functionality -
> http://www.fignoggl e.com/plans/ x3cncplans. htm
>
> there are a few other yahoogroups where folks have talked about their
> experiences with x3 conversions (grizhfminimill, etc..). hope this helps!
>
> thanks!
> david
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> hanson_whitey wrote:
> >
> > I have seen pictures of X3 mill converted to cnc.Retaning the manul
> > controls also. Has any one had experience with this.?? And who makes
> > them etc. any info would be apericated. Thanks Whitey
> > PS email whanson@plainstel. com <mailto:whanson% 40plainstel. com>
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