I am new to the CNC world but am committed to building my own Router Table.
I have read how a lot of you have scored some good deals on Ebay and have been researching for the past month or so. I have also received countless catalogs and visited mfg's. websites. Bottom line: I cannot afford full blown retail, so Ebay is my choice at the moment.
That said, I am faced with collecting compatible components. I am going with Servos from Jeff Davis of HomeCNC, eventually, and 80/20 extrusions from their Ebay Garage Sale. So now I am faced with trying to purchase the Screws form Ebay.
Question:
Does they X,Y and Z axis have to have the same screw spec's, ie. TPI, Lead, Diameter, Pitch etc. How much mix-n-match can you do if any?
Can you mix Lead and Ballscrews?
If I drive the X axis with two screws, can they be easily synchronized or am I borrowing trouble…
Thanks for any assistance you can lend. I hate to bid on any Screws unless I know if I can mix-n-match or have to remain consistent throughout…
Dave's Not Here…Man