[TowerTalk] Thrust bearing thread

[Bob K6UJ]

Terry,

Nice bearing, thanks for the info !

Bob
K6UJ





On Oct 14, 2011, at 4:34 AM, w8zn at comcast.net wrote:

> It has been interesting seeing all the posts about this. The real question is why would you ever use a TB3 or TB4 at $161 and $185 (from 3Star) when you can have a REAL bearing for only $30.98???? Made with REAL steel, seals and a zerk fitting? 
> 
> Check out http://www.thebigbearingstore.com/servlet/the-88/2%22-Four-Bolt-Flange/Detail
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> A nice  1" thick plate of Delrin with a two inch hole cut in it using a hole saw from your local hardware store works really well also - Delrin however is way more expensive than these bearings.
> 
> Terry Price - W8ZN  ex K8ISK
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