Low tech bearing types

> From: groehm@... (Geoff Roehm)
> Subject: Re: Linear bearing types
>
> 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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> POURING BABBET for a Little Giant Trip Hammer
> By Ralph J. Sproul
> Bear Hill Blacksmith
> http://www.mindspring.com/~wgray1/
>
> Metal Babbit Bearing Book (PDF format)
> http://www.loganact.com/mwn/howto/babbitt/babbitt.html
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Don't forget those oil impregnated bronze bushings, steel in aluminum
bearings, steel on brass and apple or maple wood bearings! Use what
works in your application. NC doesn't mean Hi Tech nowadays ;)

Jim Eckman