On 8/27/2012 12:03 PM, Kirk Wallace wrote: > On Mon, 2012-08-27 at 08:48 -0500, Martin Dobbins wrote: >> I'm not sure if this would work for you, I haven't tried it myself, but it >> may be worth a look: >> >> http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/43645-Making-Acetal-leadscrew-nuts-the-easy-way >> >> Martin > I tend to prefer a more traditional method. Machine a pair of plastic or > metal nuts and create a mount that allows for a preload similar to > double nut ballscrews. Or better, I'd like to find a way to make DIY > ballscrews. Maybe using a DIY centerless grinder (roller?) on a lathe > carriage? > > This might be another DIY solution: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_screw > > An acme screw with a (home made substitute) moglice lined nut should approach the low friction and low backlash of a ballscrew.
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