On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 14:00:32 -0600, Rex B
wrote:

Leo Lichtman wrote:
"mlcorson" wrote: (clip) Also, found items seldom match up perfectly, all
complicated by the fact exact measurements are seldom known. How would I go
about this? (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you want to minimize your cost by using "found" components, I suggest you
look for pld motors, fans and the like--and incorporate them in the design
of your sculpture. Bearings have to fit, which usually will involve some
machining, which it seems you can't do.

I dunno, he said he has a minilathe and a minimill.

Don't overlook inline skate bearings. Good low-friction, small, sealed
and cheap.

Indeed. and they will hold a surprisingly large amount of side load.
And very cheap on ebay and in surplus places.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner