RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Steele CNC conversion plans and kit

> I've looked at the Steele conversion plan site.
>
> http://www.stirlingsteele.com/millplans.html
>
> My only criticism of the design is the belt drive used for the z-axis.
> Does anyone have any experience with this conversion of the X2 mill?
> In particular, how much backlash does the belt introduce?

The belt drive is to replace the gears (noisy & break) between the motor &
spindle, it's not for the z-axis. The z-axis is a ballscrew.

Tony