Magura

Ok, I'll lok into this when I get back home, and send you a pair.

Just left for Switzerland again.

Magura

Bad news.

I have 8 and 10mm ceramic bearings, but nothing around 6mm.

The second best solution then, is graphite loaded PTFE. This however is super easy to make bearings of, as you can cold set them with a minimum of force.

Magura

I'm Switzerland right now, but will be back home next week. I'll look and see what I can find for you then.

6mm sounds like something I may have in stock.

Magura

That sounds like a good starting point.

What's the diameter of your axle?

I may have a couple of ceramic bearings for you.

Magura

I sure have suggestions

The wider the bearing, the less edge load it will see, thus the lower load per mm2.

Depending what your current bearing and rod is made of, I can offer you a suggestion.

My initial suggestion (again this depends of your current axle material) would be ceramic, PTFE/graphite, if your axle is ground steel.

Magura

That indeed depends how it's done.

Which materials have you used for the bearing interface?

Magura

This looks like a great idea. Very simple to make.

The linear bearing looks a tad narrow to me though.

Magura

Naah, I don't play THAT kind of games

Magura

I for one care, as I didn't manage to see them in concert.

They actually did do a lot for rock music, which is more than what could be said about most bands these days.

Magura

Nice scenery.

Happy new year Choky, and please greet the Mrs. and youth.

Magura