I got a quote from Nook for their
XPR ballscrews and nuts that would work for the G0704 CNC conversion. (06-20-2012)
The sales dept head gave me a call. Listed are prices for 4 feet of 5/8 ballscrew and types of ballnuts for use on the X and Y axis as well as 2 feet of 3/4 ballscrew and types of ballnuts for use on the Z axis.
These are precision rolled ballscrews with a lead error of only +/- .001/foot.
Note: You'll need (2) 5/8 ballnuts (X and Y) and (1) 3/4 ballnut (Z) in the type you like.
X and Y Axis
4 feet XPR6320R48 5/8 ballscrew - $104.05
SGN10083: SGN Non-Preload nut - $504.17
PRN10106: PRN Preloaded Nut w/out Wipers - 408.30
SSN0389: SSN Preloaded Flanged nut - $693.10
SSN10274: SSN Preloaded Internal Return nut - Discontinued
SSN10304: SSN Preloaded Flanged Internal Return nut - $1010.95
Z Axis
4 feet of XPR7520R48 3/4 ballscrew (request custom length cut 2 feet to save $) - $199.95 ($99.98 2 ft.?)
SSN0390: SSN Preloaded Flanged nut - $883.47
PRN10109: PRN Preloaded nut - $759.21
Cheapest price for full conversion - $1779.84 plus shipping
Most expensive flanged nut package - $3109.40
As a comparison, chinese C7 package (.0018/ft) machined ends shipped for less than $250.