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Re: Lead Screw Inquiry

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Originally Posted by Cecil View Post
I read the title as "Lead Screw Injury". I was extremely confused as to how someone got injured with one. I think I may finally need sleep after 3 weeks.
Lead is a very heavy and toxic metal. It is also far to soft for reliable use in most mechanical applications. Why anyone thought it was a good idea to make screws out of the stuff is beyond me. It was only a matter of time before accidents started occurring.
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