I have a Central Machinery benchtop vertical mill (table size is 5" x
20"). I am interested in adding a power feed to it.So I looked underneath the table and discovered that the lead screw is only about 14" long - meaning it isn't as long as the table.
I guess that means I either sacrifice the hand-feed handle (I don't plan on using that choice) or I come up with a longer lead screw.
I have a lathe with a steady-rest that can cut a 20" blank. Have you ever made your own lead screw before? What problems am I likely to encounter?
Gary