Homebrew PCBs

Correct -- rod ends are very slop-free.  They are a very common item for 
suspensions on hot-rods, race cars, etc.  You can get some good ones for 
approx $5 each and up.  Check out www.summitracing.com , 
www.stockcarproducts.com , www.jegs.com, etc.  Specifically the ones from 
Competition Engineering are usually excellent value for money, and Stock Car 
Products' prices are also excellent.

Cheers,
-Neil.


On Wednesday 21 May 2003 23:31, Adam Seychell scribbled:
> Stefan Trethan wrote:
>  > interesting idea!
>  > but i don't think i have rod end bearings at home.
>
> You can buy them from bearing suppliers. When I was looking at
> using rod ends for this project a few years ago I remember them
> being not expensive. I will one day redo my drill machine so its
> more compact and lighter.
>
>   > do you think there is no clearance in rod end bearings when
>  >
>  > they are new for horizontal movement?
>
> Rod ends are just a plain spherical bearing inside a housing
> designed go on the end of a rod, I wouldn't expect any noticeable
> play. I haven't seen them myself, but I've been told there isn't
> any play you can feel.
>
> here is a picture.
> http://www.qbcbearings.com/RFQ/B610HTML/B610P161.html
>
>  > i can buy the proxxon drill at a mail order company but so i
>
> can't get my hands on it prior to buying to
>
>  > inspect it closely.
>
> Its difficult to know the quality without looking at one and
> testing it. Maybe you can contact proxxon and find out more
> detailed specifications of the drill.
>
>  > as you see i won't start building before i don't have a
>
> suitable drill.
>
>
> yes, I would do the same. The mount for the dill may not be easy
> to make without the right tools.
>
>
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