> Robert Hedan wrote:I used rubber hose, actually vacuum line from the auto parts store. Clamp
>
>> Alan,
>>
>> I am curious to know how you attached your stepper onto the threaded
>> rod.
>>
>> Robert :)
>>
>
>
> Someone on Ebay had a type of shaft couplers up for half price, I got
> like
> 100 or so. Basically a long collar with two set screws, if your alignment
> is
> good they work well enough for reasonably light duty.
>
> I'll try and run into the brand name it's on the bag but not in my
> emails,
> they're on the web and were relatively cheap even at retail. I think the
> bag of
> 25 was only like $20 straight from them.
it on the shaft and threaded rod with hose clamps. With that setup
alignment of the motor to the rod is not that critical.
Ed