The right size of alu for the Pan Bearing Collar

[Christian Dressler]

Hey,

if got another problem building my Steadi with Codys Beginner Book. I could not find the right size of alu for the collar around the bearing here in Germany (1652 bearing). Maybe i must order this part from the states. PLease help me

Christian

[Brett A. Noe]

I had the same problem. I ended up having a guy mill one for me. He even set it up for a press fit bearing. It fits nice and tight now!

[Christian Dressler]

Hey Brett,

do you think it's possible that this guy mill one for me, too? I was looking in Germany but nobody could help me. I asked at an university but they are not allowed to use the machines for private pieces.

Christian

[michael stevenson]

Christian,

I think this is what you are talking about. The ring needs to be made to the right specs on the outside and inside diameters on a Lathe first. Next the cross hole you see is drilled thru the part and tapped on a mill. This hole has to be basically centered and "inline" within about .001" of an inch. also if the inside diameter is going to be machined for a "press fit" for the pan bearing it should be held within .0005 on the size. Not an easy task.  I can machine the part for you if you're not confortable holding dimensions within +/- .0005" of an inch. (.0127 mm) Let me know if you're interested.

[Brian Ramage]

Hey again, Michael.

I just noticed you're in El Monte. I was about to begin finding a machine shop in Burbank to do some work for me, but would much rather a person with experience with stabilizers. please shoot me an email if you are interested in discussing some work.

gagefxATyahooDOTcom

Thanks,

Brian

[michael stevenson]

Well very soon my machine shop will be in Burbank anyway.

I am happy to help you and anyone else in the forum with all your stabilizer machining needs! You said it yourself:

"I was about to begin finding a machine shop in Burbank to do some work for me, but would much rather a person with experience with stabilizers."

I agree there is an advantage to having a stabilizer savy machinist working on your parts.

Michael

P.S. I have emailed you and said this same thing to you!

[michael stevenson]

Christian,

I have been unable to email you because you have your email address in your profile listed as:

Christian.Dressler@gmx.net (I don't think you can have that .(dot) between your first and last names)

Is this your correct email address or not? I am trying to send you some information but so far no luck. I have sent you hbs messages and repeatedly tried to email you to no avail.

You can email me by clicking on my name in the signature line below or at : michaels123@msn.com

Michael