Turning plastic bushings

[finsruskw]

Just checked McMaster Carr & it looks like about $2 each for the material if I use 1" OD and bore the hole.
$23,16 for a `12" piece. Darn stuff for sure ain't cheap!

 

[mmcmdl]

Darn stuff for sure ain't cheap!

Remember , anything for a Cub !

 

[Janderso]

So Delrin would be a good choice?

I bought some drops on Ebay. When you price Delrin you’re going to think it has gold in it.
I bought a ten pack of 2” stock X 2” long. For $26 plus $7.99 postage. That’s a good deal.
McMaster has one foot of 2” stock for $113 plus shipping.
Anyway, you may want to check it out.

 

[Dave Smith]

nobody mentioned UHMW which I use very sucessfully and it can hold up good for wear. I have a large supply of UHMW so that is my choice for bushings on my many cub cadets----one 100--two 149's--one 1330--one 1250--I think that's all, and a couple deeres and a 953 wheel horse. Dave

 

[mmcmdl]

Just like tools , these tractors multiply over night if not watched closely .

 

[Dave Smith]

Just like tools , these tractors multiply over night if not watched closely .

mine are too old to multiply, and I am too.

 

[Chewy]

Can you get your bushings out of 1" square? I will check, but I have feet of it from the dump.

 

[tjb]

I've used Delrin many times for bushings and other applications. Never had a problem with it, and it machines very easily.

 

[finsruskw]

Ya gotta park 'em and cover up the head lights so they can't see each other!
They are kinda like coat hangers in a closet, they have a tendency to reproduce over night!!