protecting/cleaning lead screw

[candle]

it woulnd't expand infinitly or contract to zero would it?
you need to sacrafice some of axis travel for this setup

[spalm]

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5392

I was trying to find the thread about the cardboard folded bellows....

Steve

[chuckknigh]

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...hlight=bellows

Bellows Origami

[project5k]

very interesting... i actually had a thought on how im gonna do mine.. im gonna stretch a cable inline over the screw, maby 1" above it or so, and thread the plastic slinky covered with something, maby a stocking, maby something else.. then attach both ends of the slinkey.. one to the frame and 1 to the gantry, and repeat for the other side...this will keep the slinky from drooping onto the screw, and will allow it to slide freely... ok, yea after a few thousand cycles the cable might cut through the slinkey, then i'll re think it... just an idea at this point anyway

[bigz1]

My ACME thread arrived today (I have had no end of trouble getting some). Attached image shows the results of testing my rubber CRUD CATCHER(Trade mark).The rod was covered in oil and crud and you can see how much was wiped in just 12". Its very Heath Robinson at present but their will be 2 of these either side of the nut with a faceplate to hold it in place. Rubber is from a bicycle inner tube and used a hole punch for the hole. Cheap as chips and simple.

Liam

[project5k]

bicycle inner tube huh? thats just crazy enough to work. i just cant get the image of a slinky bouncing around under my table tho......
"its slinky, its slinky, why dont you give it a go, its slinky its slinky, fun for a screw or DRO!"

hehehehe

[RLC]

would something like this work? they are dirt bike fork boots, the only thing is the 2 ends are different sizes...just a thought
http://www.cycleconnect.com/shop/pro...&catalogId=212

[project5k]

i dont see why that wouldnt work, just so long as your sure about the total collapsed length and the expanded length, and that it will work with your setup...

[cbass]

http://www.doityourself.com/invt/7446362

Carlo

[project5k]

hey now thats not a bad idea, the dryer looking hose.. light, cheap, and can get more later... hmmm seems easier than the slinky idea....

[cbass]

Originally Posted by project5k hey now thats not a bad idea, the dryer looking hose.. light, cheap, and can get more later... hmmm seems easier than the slinky idea....