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Bearings for an Edcorp Mount

Started by Bruce N., 04/10/2002 08:53PM
Posted 04/10/2002 08:53PM Opening Post
I am rebuilding the mount for my 6" f8 Edmund. It has 1" shafts and at a couple of points there are nylon bearings. Any ideas on where to get them?? Or how to fabricate them?

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Posted 04/10/2002 09:38PM #1
They can be fabricated from "Delrin" a type of machinable plastic using an engine lathe. Alternately, UHMW (high density polyethylene) can be used with good results. This is a simple machining job compared to making anything from metal so someone at a high school or college machine shop might be happy to help you make them.