[mocnc]

ok, I am getting the feeling that ppl like the Timings Pulleys and belt system due to the very little backlash. So is this better then a worm gear/gear system? I am designing a 4th axis system for my cnc. I was thinking about getting a small rotary table but they seem to be kinda expensive. I have seen ppl convert a sherline rotary table to be used as a 4th axis. Once again cost is an issue here for me, they sell for around $150+ american. Living in canada makes it a little more out of reach due to the shipping/exchange. I am trying to make one that uses a 3 or 4 chuck head stock, with a 3 or 4 chuck tail stock. Simular to the ones used on lathes but only at a smaller scale. I want to be able to cut pool cues with my cnc and also be able to do some inlaying/carving on the cues. So hence thats why I would like a 4 axis with a stepper motor attached. Any ideas?? Where is a good place to get timing pulleys/belts for our diy cnc? How about worm gears/gears. I have heard about a company called boston gears, are they any good? Does anyone have they web site address for it, or for anything that could help me my designing?