Reddit reviews KINGPRINT GT2 Timing Pulley Aluminum Bore 40 Teeth 8mm for Width 6mm for 3D Printer Parts(Pack of 2pcs)
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Product Name: 40 teeth GT2 Timing PulleyMaterial: AluminumType: BallMaterial: Aluminum AlloyWidely used in milling machine, gear shaper, drilling machine, CNC engine lathe, hobbing machine or other machinery transmission occasions
The best solution I've seen for this is to add pulley's to both leadscrews: and use a belt to keep them in sync. If you then attach a single stepper to one of the leadscrews (using a 40 tooth pulley https://www.amazon.com/KINGPRINT-Timing-Pulley-Aluminum-Printer/dp/B077P8PQHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519229665&sr=8-1&keywords=gt2+40+tooth), it can drive both at the same time. The benefit of the 40 tooth pulley is it gives you a mechanical advantage that makes your Z higher torque and accuracy. You will need to modify your z steps per mm, but that's a one time adjustment. Here are some pics of how I've done this in the past: https://imgur.com/a/3fjuE