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diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:00 pm
by DavidBarkey
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

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:25 pm
by Eugen
You're using the high density stuff right?

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:54 pm
by DavidBarkey
Eugen wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:25 pm You're using the high density stuff right?
Yep ,UHMW

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:13 pm
by myerslawnandgarden
Nice work, Dave!

Bob

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:06 pm
by mendonsy
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.

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:31 pm
by Harry
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.
Mendonsy, nice to hear from you. Chime in more often, :peace: Harry

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:01 am
by DavidBarkey
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 .

Re: diy "plastic " bushings

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:10 pm
by DavidBarkey
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