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7018 will be the rod.
Today, received the pillow block bearings for the jackshaft, descaled the rod and test fit the bearings. Getting closer as more pieces show up.
Timken bearings wee $187 ea. while the Asian counter parts were $17. As much as I hated it, finances forced me to
buy the Asian version. Got 4 (one extra set). They come with grease nipples so keeping them wet should make them last a LONG time as the shaft and bearing are 3 times the spec'ed size. This is one heavy shaft for it's load! Me likey!
Also built wood base to absorb shock (to save the concrete and dampen noise). 48" X 36", held together with 4 3/8ths" all thread rods drawn down with the air impact.
Will be made totally flat with belt sander for the steel base plate this whole contraption will be welded to.
Next will be female ended ball joint linkage ends (thanks Jim Dawson!) and some 3/4" all thread, (lefty and righty threads for the turnbuckle).
Today, received the pillow block bearings for the jackshaft, descaled the rod and test fit the bearings. Getting closer as more pieces show up.
Timken bearings wee $187 ea. while the Asian counter parts were $17. As much as I hated it, finances forced me to
buy the Asian version. Got 4 (one extra set). They come with grease nipples so keeping them wet should make them last a LONG time as the shaft and bearing are 3 times the spec'ed size. This is one heavy shaft for it's load! Me likey!
Also built wood base to absorb shock (to save the concrete and dampen noise). 48" X 36", held together with 4 3/8ths" all thread rods drawn down with the air impact.
Will be made totally flat with belt sander for the steel base plate this whole contraption will be welded to.
Next will be female ended ball joint linkage ends (thanks Jim Dawson!) and some 3/4" all thread, (lefty and righty threads for the turnbuckle).
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