Bertho,

On a CNC mill only it doesn't matter which way the screws turn. Flip a dir
bit and no problems.

jeffD

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On 7/13/2009 at 8:17 PM Bertho Boman wrote:

>Thanks Kristin,
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>My MicroMill is CNC only so I did not think about that. I ought to have
>checked my full-sized manual one and realized it then.
>
>Bertho
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>From: kd006 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 15:42
>So when turned clockwise the numbers go up from zero-100 thou? Would be a
>bit more than confusing to have to turn the handwheel backwards.
>It seems to be standard thread not acme and you should be able to access
>the
>Y axis from the left end for measurment.
>Kristin
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>--- In taigtools@yahoogroups.com <mailto:taigtools%40yahoogroups.com> ,
>"Bertho Boman" <boman01@...> wrote:
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>> What is the advantage of the left hand lead screw in the Taig mills?
>> Will a left hand 1/2"-20 tap match the lead screw?
>>
>> Where can I find an accurate drawing of the nut(s) so I do not hive to
>disassemble the mill and measure them?
>> Bertho
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