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  1. 12-28-2006, 02:39 AM #1
    Zumba
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    Ballnut wipers

    Are you using ballnut wipers on woodworking machines? If so, where did you get them and how much did you pay?
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  2. 12-29-2006, 01:48 AM #2
    Zumba
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    Nobody's using wipers? I don't know whether to rejoice at my potential cost savings or be a bit alarmed at the thought of potential bearing failures...
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  3. 12-30-2006, 11:24 PM #3
    MonoNeuron
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    Hi Zumba,
    I'm not using wipers because I bought the cheap ballscrews but I am thinking of having a greased leather strap/thonging hanging over the groove with a lead weight on it so it tracks with the screw to wipe the gunk off before it gets in the ball nut. I used to use these on my pushbike years ago to keep the axle clean and they last for years on a smooth surface. Not the best solution but it's a start with 2 either side of the nut.
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