[TowerTalk] Thrust bearing thread

[Jim W7RY]

That’s what I use. BUT I put a rain hat over the top of the bearing. I don't 
like the rain puddeling on the top of it. The way it's built, it collets 
about 1/4 inch of water. Any piece of UV resistant material will work fine.

73
Jim W7RY



-----Original Message----- 
From: Bob K6UJ
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 7:21 AM
To: w8zn at comcast.net
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust bearing thread

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
>
> 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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