From: "Mel Bartels" 
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I'd like to seek some advice regarding how to mount a worm. I have one from
what I believe is a Byers Cam-Trak worm gear set.
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You can be sloppy or precise depending on how accurate you wish to track
and how minimal the backlash you seek.

Mount the worm using small precision bearings.  You can add a pressure
screw that keeps the worm help up against the gear.  My rule is to never
allow the worm to press tightly against the gear, otherwise excessive wear
that can be fatal to gear and worm.

Mounting bracket for the worm works best if made from metal - aluminum is
fine for this small of worm.  You can mount this bracket on wood or metal
to make the final attachment to the mount.

You do not need machining tools for any of this, but a drill press or drill
guide will be helpful.

Mel Bartels

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