Re: drive belt idler - cam follower

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Marv Frankel"
<Dcdziner@p...> wrote:

>
> Tom,
> Just do a search for cam followers at www.mcmaster.com and find
> the size cam follower, with the bearings to fit your need. Then,

all

> you need to do is mill a slotted hole in the back plate, and bolt

the

> cam follower stud in place.
>
> Marv Frankel
> Los Angeles
>

Interesting.

I drilled a 1/2 bolt for 1/4 inch to make a cam. I put a pair of
holes under my rotary axis and used the cam to get them aligned. Was
more fun than trying to use a screwdriver.

No reason I could not have put a bearing on it.



Dave