Well my machine has only been functional for less than a week and I'm looking at an upgrade. I used cheap all thread rod to drive my 3 axis wood router (1/2-13tpi) but want to move up to something more rigid and faster (thinking 1" ACME 5tpi rod from use-enco). Couple of questions:
1) I intend on using 4 pillow block bearings per rod (2 per end to minimize whip) and utilize double nuts on the outside of the outside bearings (does that make sense) to keep it from moving linearly.... is this legit or is there a better way with limited tools/metal working aptitude.
2) I think I'll use delrin tapped out to be the drive nut... I've heard there are cheap antibacklash nuts out there.... how much better / worse are they then periodically replacing the delrin.
3) And finally, the question I came on to ask, given that I want to tap delrin which of the following taps is more suitable.
45 USD 1"-5 R.H. USA ACME HAND TAP PLUG
Style: Finishing
Thread Size: 1-5
Rotation: Right Hand
Material: HSS
Thread Length (Inch): 2-1/2
Overall Length (Inch): 5-1/8
Number of Flutes: 4
110USD 1-5 2G 4FL R.H. USA TANDEM ACME TAP R.H.
Style: Roughing and Finishing
Thread Size: 1-5
Rotation: Right Hand
Material: HSS
Thread Length (Inch): 5-1/4
Overall Length (Inch): 10-1/8
Number of Flutes: 4
Thanks folks!
AJ