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This is what I do to remove / re-install the ball nuts. http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/linear-motion-double-ball-nuts.46041/#post-392452
This is what I do to remove / re-install the ball nuts. http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/linear-motion-double-ball-nuts.46041/#post-392452
FWIW I opened the file for the ballnut removal tool (tube) and it's .53in or 13.46mm. My guess is a piece of 1/4" pvc sched 40 would prob work. They show it has an outside diameter of .54in with tolerance +/- .01"
Even a piece of hose or vinyl tubing with a 1/2" outside diameter should work... especially with a little duct tape if you need to enlarge the diameter a little. Just guessing you don't have a lathe or this prob would be a issue at all.
Used a diamond grinder.
Probably not the best for grinding steel, even hardened steel, they tend to load up quickly and then just make things hot. Diamond is great for grinding rock, glass, and ceramics. The better choice for steel is just a standard 36 grit grinding disk.
Nice job on the chip tray. I wish I had room for something that big, but as an alternative I'm planning a smaller partial (1/4 to 1/2 height) enclosure. I plan on getting a new tig welder soon so thought I'd make it my first tig project and use aluminum. Be sure and provide some photos when you get yours sealed and mounted!