Warco Super Major Mill 3 month old

[Robin Hewitt]

I would like to use a 25 mm dia screw as this is close to the current lead screw.

Hi Ted

Warco only support the X axis screw at one end, thrustwise. If you stick with that arrangement you may need a fat screw. If you hold X in tension you can save yourself a lot of work trying to fit fat ballnuts.

If you are planning on using the Warco thrust races, you are probably also planning to skip putting a screw on the Z. This is a recipe for disappointment.

My experience with Marchant Dice has not been wonderful. I replaced his "zero backlash" screws with Gary's screws, then added springs. Kevin once kept me waiting weeks for a piece of 10mm rod.

Robin

[grimreaper]

Thank you once again Robin
I want to control x , y & z via CNC. In these few short posts and your machine build log I have gained enough knowledge to go forward. I need to do a lot of measurements / drawings before firming things up. Once I have sorted out what I'm going to do I will post a machine build log with pictures.
I will take on board your comments about Marchant Dice and look else were.
Thank you once again for your help

Kind regards
Ted