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diy "plastic " bushings

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I need 16 "plastic" bushings for the rollers on the AC B112 . NA . So I make my own .
Start with making blanks .
Pilot hole
Pilot hole
5/8 Foster bit ID
5/8 Foster bit ID
change the pilot drill for a 5/8" pilot follower
change the pilot drill for a 5/8" pilot follower
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Turn the final OD tommorrow
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Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Post by Eugen »

You're using the high density stuff right?
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Eugen wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:25 pm You're using the high density stuff right?
Yep ,UHMW
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Nice work, Dave!

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Just for reference, Grainger sells 5/8" ID by 1" OD UHMW tubing. That would probably be less work to slice it to length but more expensive to purchase.
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mendonsy wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:06 pm Just for reference, Grainger sells 5/8" ID by 1" OD UHMW tubing. That would probably be less work to slice it to length but more expensive to purchase.
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I looked it up Granger :canada: . A length of tubing 5/8 id 1 3/8 od 72" long is $126 + shipping +shipping :O
But it is good to know that is an option with other sizes down the road . Almost everything I work on has obsolete parts .
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Turning spindle made from old snow blower drive shaft
Turning spindle made from old snow blower drive shaft
blank on spindle
blank on spindle
Tail stock with live centre presses tube against blank for clamping force
Tail stock with live centre presses tube against blank for clamping force
flange OD pass
flange OD pass
sleeve OD done in 3 cuts
sleeve OD done in 3 cuts
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