01-23-2014, 03:21 PM
(01-23-2014, 06:32 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Thanks Ken - After I clean up the last thread, would the rest of the thread damage the new nut? If so, I may put it together with the current nut (of which the bottom 50% of the thread is OK). I could then make up a new screw (I would need the mill to cut the key slot).
Measure the screw and all it's features, make a drawing of it and I can make a new one. For a 5TPI Acme thread I'd go borrow the bigger lay-down threading insert holder that Russ has and get a full profile 22ER5ACME insert to thread it, then mill the keyway on my milling machine. With the crew made I could then make a bronze nut to fit it close, adding lubrication ports to prevent the wear that one has.
The set would make a really nice project for me!