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  1. 03-21-2012, 02:44 PM #1
    loply
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    What size ballscrew is normal for 10x20 lathe?

    Hi folks,

    I have a 10x20 Denford Viceroy lathe, it's about 350kg, and I've just started drawing my plans to convert it to CNC.

    It didn't come with a leadscrew, and I'm wondering what diameter of ballscrew I should be using for the Z.

    I'm wondering what would be considered "normal" for a lathe this size - 16mm? 20mm? 30mm?

    Cheers,
    Rich
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    I have used 20mm x 5mm lead on a 9x30.
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