Re: Linear bearing types

Ian W. Wright
wrote:

>I don't have a lot of experience with lead bearings except the one in my
>fly-press but I have seen them used a number of times. I agree that, as
>with all techniques, this one has its own place and I suppose there
>would be design considerations which may preclude its use in certain
>situations.

Thanks for the input on babbit bearings. It looks as if the question
is academic for me, since I've just ordered some hefty linears.

However, I do think babbit might be a good choice for those on a very
limited budget, or with no access to precision machining equipment.
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Geoff
Tennessee