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Originally Posted by Joe.Quirk
Anyone know if the lead screws from Mcmaster are fully threaded? On a related note, does anyone know how, or the best way to make the ends into a regular round shaft to it can be applied to a motor or fit into a bearing?
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Yes they are fully threaded. The best way to do the end-prep is on a lathe, obviously. If the screw is hardened and not cutting well, you can temper the end by heating it up to cherry red or orange with a torch and then letting it slowly cool.