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moditwell

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Hi everybody, I am new to this forum. I thought i wanted to share a mod that has been done by many but this one is totally reversible. It involves a 12x28x10mm radial and thrust bearing.End results are silky smooth movement like turning the volume control knob of a high end amplifier.Can't stop turning the crank handle.Here are some pictures.

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HI
Just an observation
Surely the thrust bearing is not absolutely essential as the 12x28x10mm 2RS bearing with rubber seals is more than capable of doing the job and more suited keeping out metal particles. Can not see how the trust bearing will not pick up debris.

Eric
 
HI
Just an observation
Surely the thrust bearing is not absolutely essential as the 12x28x10mm 2RS bearing with rubber seals is more than capable of doing the job and more suited keeping out metal particles. Can not see how the trust bearing will not pick up debris.

Eric

A single row ball race will not perform well with thrust loads on the shaft, it's a good method to use small ball races combined with an end thrust bearing to give a compact, efficient solution to the problem,

Nick
 
Hi
"A single row ball race will not perform well with thrust loads on the shaft"
This seems to be somewhat misleading for those just coming in to our hobby
Even after ten years of use a Lathe and Mill Drill running 2x28x10mm 2RS bearings still with no problems still silky smooth. For the low rotational speeds involved they are more than adequate for the job.
Alignment and accuracy of shaft parallel to the ways is essential for smooth running as well as decent bearings.
Ideal solution for high thrust loads is two angular contact bearings with the correct preload and alignment. May require deep pockets!!
As always I will continue look at alternative ways to do a job and comment on it and it is not an attempt to prove who is right or wrong just encourage lateral thinking from our observations.
P.S.
Moditwell looking forward to more of your posts Your setup works fine.
Eric
 
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Hi
"A single row ball race will not perform well with thrust loads on the shaft"
This seems to be somewhat misleading for those just coming in to our hobby

I tried both ways on my Myford Super 7 cross slide and can confirm that adding the thrust bearing makes it feel better and smoother.
For me it's about using the available parts which are designed for a particular application where possible rather than settling for the less than ideal ;-)
 
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