diy "plastic " bushings

[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

5/8 Foster bit ID

change the pilot drill for a 5/8" pilot follower

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Turn the final OD tommorrow

[Eugen]

You're using the high density stuff right?

[DavidBarkey]

You're using the high density stuff right?

Yep ,UHMW

[myerslawnandgarden]

Nice work, Dave!

Bob

[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.

[Harry]

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, Harry

[DavidBarkey]

I looked it up Granger . A length of tubing 5/8 id 1 3/8 od 72" long is $126 + shipping +shipping
But it is good to know that is an option with other sizes down the road . Almost everything I work on has obsolete parts .

[DavidBarkey]

Turning spindle made from old snow blower drive shaft

blank on spindle

Tail stock with live centre presses tube against blank for clamping force

flange OD pass

sleeve OD done in 3 cuts