Pass Around 2020

[DAT510]

What are the two Rail/Shaft like items with the pinkish bushings(?) on the right.

 

[Nogoingback]

I got it done this evening. It took three times to get it right. It goes out tomorrow at 51 pounds.

 

[Nogoingback]

What are the two Rail/Shaft like items with the pinkish bushings(?) on the right.

I have absolutely no idea what the pink collars are. I kept the round bar for lathe stock. I hope that doesn't offend
someone.

 

[extropic]

The "pink collars" are linear bearings. They have some sort of PTFE liner. The round bars should be linear bearing rails. They may be case hardened, so not easy to machine.

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[ErichKeane]

Haha, 51lbs?!? Oh dear! It was mid-30s a few months ago. Our poor box needs to go on a diet!

 

[Jackle1312]

Packing is always the fun part. My goal was to keep filling it so it didn't rattle. Don't want someone shaking it like a gift to find out whats in there

 

[Jackle1312]

Isn't the goal to get to 70

 

[Flyinfool]

69.999 is the goal. USPS says under 70.
Don't forget to include the weight of the HEAVY stickers.

 

[BROCKWOOD]

It seems to be gaining a little over 3 pounds with each new departure!

 

[Nogoingback]

Box was dropped at the post office this morning.