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Thanks Mike - good information :)
I really appreciate the good information on this site and I have started my RU-45 conversion with pretty much copying what others like Roadstercycle, Arizonia and...

Hi Mike,
I think you might be right with the relationship to stretch; it is proportional to force and diameter of the ball screw. Sometimes, the obvious is not so obvious until someone points it...

One of things that I have wondered about was the different expansion rate of aluminium in the bearing supports of the ball screws, particularly in regards to the angular contact bearing and keeping...

Quote: I talked to one of the guys who was setting it up and he told .001" stretch on the ball screw. He said tighten the main fixed end and put a dial indicator on the floating end and then tighten...

Thanks Analogman. Some good reading there :)

Regards,
Allan.

Thank you, I appreciate the help.
I am new at the CNC conversion process and I am still trying to get my head around all the modifications. Pictures work well with my type of brain. :)

Regards,...

Has anyone measured the weight difference of a belt driven head with the gearbox removed and if so can you share it with me please? :)

HI Vertcnc,
Nice job, I like your styling. :)
Could I get a copy of the belt drive conversion drawings please?

Regards,
Allan.

Thanks Jon, I appreciate the offer. :)

Hi Guys,
I would like to thank Roadstercycle, Arizonavideo, Jumps4 (Hobby-Machinist) and all the other guys who have added to the RU-45 theme. You guys have given me hours of enjoyment and...