Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-02 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
Hello Joe. Like the Bomb, Perhaps in another 40yrs. we will know everything, but for now its, TOP SECRET ! ;-P C.A.G. - Original Message - all of these posts regarding the possibility of the lead screw rotating a bit before the carriage would move are theoretical,but based on logic

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread Tim
One thing I picked up in your note that is a simple fix is the Drag and friction from the top hat bushings. If they are sized to fit the aluminum rails the problem goes away. If you have .001-.005 of clearance those top hat run really smooth. Here's the catch, the aluminum likes to expand

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CURTIS GEORGE Sent: Saturday, 1 March 2014 11:29 AM To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine Hello Joe I also looked at there bearing sets in the past. I Agree with you

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread joe biunno
-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *CURTIS GEORGE *Sent:* Saturday, 1 March 2014 11:29 AM *To:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine Hello Joe I also looked at there bearing sets in the past

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread joe biunno
, March 01, 2014 6:42 AM *Subject:* Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine thanks for the replies...i am missing something here as i don't understand what the concern is in regards to putting a brake feature on the carriage because it would most likely move too easily...and what

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread joe biunno
curtis, thanks for the input...and on cuts where the carriage is not locked to the lead screw, i agree, the potential for a kickback on certain cuts is greatly increased(like on a radial arm saw...been there!)...i am getting the free sample next week and will be posting a photo(s) as i go and

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread joe biunno
:* Saturday, March 01, 2014 7:13 AM *Subject:* Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine See the attached file on climb milling. I really think if there is any binding without the leadscrew engaged, that needs to be addressed first. Your carriage should be able to move with your index

Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
- From: joe biunno To: legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com Cc: noki...@msn.com Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 6:42 AM Subject: Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine thanks for the replies...i am missing something here as i don't understand what the concern is in regards

RE: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-03-01 Thread Bill Bulkeley
, you will find a week point somewhere! -Tim - Original Message - From: Tim Krause mailto:artmarb...@comcast.net To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 7:13 AM Subject: Re: linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine See

linear bearing system upgrade for a legacy machine

2014-02-28 Thread joe biunno
begat had provided a link to a linear bearing set up in a recent thread and i thought i would share a system that i am seriously considering as an upgrade to my extended bed machine...there is a you tube video ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKjPfyuxCXg ...which shows