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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
Hi guys,
I am going to have to machine a new leadscrew for a Myford Super 7 I've recently acquired. This existing one is visibly worn and if it's bad enough to be visible to the unaided eye, I figure it needs replacing. I plan to do this job on my good ol' South Bend 9a. Question is, can I get away with ordinary mild steel for this screw? If not, I've been offered a bar of something called EN8 at not too bad price. What do you think? Also, will the half nuts need to be replaced as well? Thanks. p. |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
phaedrus wrote:
Hi guys, I am going to have to machine a new leadscrew for a Myford Super 7 I've recently acquired. This existing one is visibly worn and if it's bad enough to be visible to the unaided eye, I figure it needs replacing. I plan to do this job on my good ol' South Bend 9a. Question is, can I get away with ordinary mild steel for this screw? If not, I've been offered a bar of something called EN8 at not too bad price. What do you think? Also, will the half nuts need to be replaced as well? Thanks. p. Acme thread ? You might be better off buying a piece that's already threaded . And if the leadscrew is that worn chances are the half nuts are too ... -- Snag Learning keeps you young ! |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 2:29:02 PM UTC-7, phaedrus wrote:
Hi guys, I am going to have to machine a new leadscrew for a Myford Super 7 I've recently acquired. This existing one is visibly worn and if it's bad enough to be visible to the unaided eye, I figure it needs replacing. I plan to do this job on my good ol' South Bend 9a. Question is, can I get away with ordinary mild steel for this screw? If not, I've been offered a bar of something called EN8 at not too bad price. What do you think? Also, will the half nuts need to be replaced as well? Thanks. p. This site has some info and photos... http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...-screw-150571/ xman |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
Thanks, guys.
What about the correct steel to use for the new 'screw? Any suggestions? |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
On Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:28:06 -0700 (PDT), phaedrus
wrote: Thanks, guys. What about the correct steel to use for the new 'screw? Any suggestions? It would last a long time with anything you have on hand. or buy Mcmater carr W1 grade http://www.mcmaster.com/#grade-w1-tool-steel/=ikv7sb |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
"phaedrus" wrote in message
... Thanks, guys. What about the correct steel to use for the new 'screw? Any suggestions? http://www.fleischertube.com/materials-types.html O-1 drill rod machines well. 12L14 may give you the smoothest non-abrading finish. jsw |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
On Jul 26, 5:28*pm, phaedrus wrote:
Thanks, guys. What about the correct steel to use for the new 'screw? Any suggestions? Are you planning on using the old worn lead screw to machine the new screw? Or do you have another lathe to use. I would buy some acme threaded rod from MSC or McMaster even if I had a second lathe. The purchased screw can be bought to various specs for accuracy and would be more accurate than any lead screw made on a well used lathe. Dan |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
On Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:29:02 -0700 (PDT), phaedrus
wrote: Hi guys, I am going to have to machine a new leadscrew for a Myford Super 7 I've recently acquired. This existing one is visibly worn and if it's bad enough to be visible to the unaided eye, I figure it needs replacing. I plan to do this job on my good ol' South Bend 9a. Question is, can I get away with ordinary mild steel for this screw? If not, I've been offered a bar of something called EN8 at not too bad price. What do you think? Also, will the half nuts need to be replaced as well? Thanks. p. If you can't find or don't want to use stock acme threaded rod then I would suggest using "Stressproof" which is 1144. This steel alloy machines well, much better than mild steel. 12L14, aka Ledloy, machines even easier than 1144 but is not as resistant to wear. Eric |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:10:05 -0700, Gunner Asch
wrote: snip The purchased screw can be bought to various specs for accuracy and would be more accurate than any lead screw made on a well used lathe. snip Some people what been there and done that... http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordrebuil..._Leadscrew.htm http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalo..._Series_7.html http://mikes-models.com/blog/index.p...on-myford-ml7/ http://mikes-models.com/blog/index.p...nt-be-avoided/ A few sources http://www.drillspot.com/fasteners/r...FSZeTAodxQUAGg http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/...=12 527491144 http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/7741-3-8...rods-nuts.html http://www.dependableacme.com/ Good luck and let the group know how things turn out. -- Unka' George "Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants, but debt is the money of slaves" -Norm Franz, "Money and Wealth in the New Millenium" |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
Will do, and thanks for all the suggestions, guys.
P. F. George McDuffee wrote: On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:10:05 -0700, Gunner Asch wrote: snip The purchased screw can be bought to various specs for accuracy and would be more accurate than any lead screw made on a well used lathe. snip Some people what been there and done that... http://www.lathes.co.uk/myfordrebuil..._Leadscrew.htm http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalo..._Series_7.html http://mikes-models.com/blog/index.p...on-myford-ml7/ http://mikes-models.com/blog/index.p...nt-be-avoided/ A few sources http://www.drillspot.com/fasteners/r...FSZeTAodxQUAGg http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce/...=12 527491144 http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/7741-3-8...rods-nuts.html http://www.dependableacme.com/ Good luck and let the group know how things turn out. -- Unka' George "Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants, but debt is the money of slaves" -Norm Franz, "Money and Wealth in the New Millenium" |
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Best kind of steel for lathe leadscrew?
You might try this company:
http://www.greenbaymfgco.com/catalog.php?cat=2 Pete Stanaitis --------------- |
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