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  1. 05-26-2005, 03:27 AM #1
    CoffeeRich
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    Question Is there an all in one Z axis kit?

    Just curious if anyone out there knows where I can find a z axis retro for my
    HF mini mill. I am running the 200oz HobbyCNC kit and Im looking for some way to convert the rack to screw so I can get the entire thing CNCd. Im just looking to avoid fabricating the entire thing.
    Thanks

    Rich
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  2. 05-26-2005, 06:22 AM #2
    Halfnutz
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    Not that I know of. I used Ron Steeles plans from the site advertised here. It works very well, but did take some time and a mill to make.Lokk around, you never know what youll find.
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  3. 05-27-2005, 03:48 AM #3
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    I figured that

    :frown: I guess I need to start ordering some parts and get this show on the road. Have any cheap sources for ball screws or acme with anti-backlash nuts?
    Any help would be great. Thanks

    Rich
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  4. 05-27-2005, 04:07 AM #4
    Halfnutz
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    Cgheck out the conversion log that I did here: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8497
    Its called Harbor Freight Mill/Drill and its in the project log. The last half is about retrofitting a Mini Mill with ballscrews and Ron Steels plans. Theres enough pics and info, you could probably do it without the plans.
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  5. 05-29-2005, 02:48 PM #5
    CoffeeRich
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    Timing pulleys

    Do you have a part number for those pulleys and belt? I have all of the other parts sourced but the pulleys and belt. Thanks

    Rich
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  6. 06-13-2005, 03:01 AM #6
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    http://www.kdntool.com/_sgt/m1m2s2_1.htm

    Try this site. There is an ala carte section... He has a "z" component, he might sell separately.
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