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l mika

09-29-2005 12:37:26




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got a old rotary hoe (dont know mfg) it has wooden bearings i need to replace some . i have a wood work shop so it will not be a prob. to make themm
my question ---what kind of wood??




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Leroy

10-02-2005 07:29:07




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to l mika, 09-29-2005 12:37:26  
hard maple was the manufactures choice as it will soak in the oil that was put on it when made, they were soaked in the oil for a long time to get them completly soaked, then when they were used and greased they stayed lubed for quite a while, Oak will not absorb the oil-grease like maple will and so when the outside grease is pushed out they will start to run dry, if you do make any, try to soak them completly covered in a 10 weight engine oil for at least 2 weeks to get as much oil imbeded in the wood as possible

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Pete/ME

10-02-2005 04:09:26




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to l mika, 09-29-2005 12:37:26  
Hornbeam, we use it up here for saw quides as well, although white oak is really tough. Look for close grained stock.



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gh in oh

09-30-2005 08:11:13




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to l mika, 09-29-2005 12:37:26  
White oak. I also made wooden bearings for an old packer. Still using it and have not had any problems.



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Jerry D in NC

09-29-2005 13:02:03




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to l mika, 09-29-2005 12:37:26  
Rock Maple



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mike brown

09-29-2005 17:19:37




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to Jerry D in NC, 09-29-2005 13:02:03  
I've use oak and cut it so the shaft was turning on the end grain. Work good. It was on the shafts of an old cultipacker.



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mark

10-02-2005 08:07:49




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 Re: wood bearings in reply to mike brown, 09-29-2005 17:19:37  
I always heard they used black gum for such things as bearings including wheel hubs and wagon axles. I know one thing, it is tough, dense and very heavy. Try splitting some of it! It is close grained and should wear like iron. Hard maple should be a good choice, oak maybe..it is very tough but more open grained..use white oak if you choose it. Ironwood...might be the same thing as hornbeam..my god, it is truly hard as iron and just as heavy. It is so dense, I doubt it soaking up anything. I'd think soaking in diesel fuel would work better than a heavier oil. Mill grease grooves in the bearing faces.

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