I like the design, but I've been bitten once already using cutting board for lead-nuts. The threads on my X (x2) & Y axis gave up after only a few hours of cutting. Wrong kind of cutting board material perhaps? I've resorted to using long (50mm) M12 nuts from a hardware store for now until I either convert to proper lead-screws/nuts or belt drive.
Yep, interesting idea. I have a similar one but with a round nut neck, split along the shaft axis. This one is better in that it can be done with the router only
This might be a bit bulky as you said but effective.....and I am guessing it cost less than my $25 anti-backlash nuts ($75 for the 3).
ThinkSchematics 2 weeks ago
I like the design, but I've been bitten once already using cutting board for lead-nuts. The threads on my X (x2) & Y axis gave up after only a few hours of cutting. Wrong kind of cutting board material perhaps? I've resorted to using long (50mm) M12 nuts from a hardware store for now until I either convert to proper lead-screws/nuts or belt drive.
TrudgeRC 2 months ago
Yep, interesting idea. I have a similar one but with a round nut neck, split along the shaft axis. This one is better in that it can be done with the router only
MrMurdjo 2 months ago
Interesting idea, definitely better than my current method. I might play with the concept if I ever finish build my new machine. Thanks for sharing.
grumpygeek 2 months ago