RE: bearings [TANKS]

["SteveT44" <SteveT44-at-comcast.net>]

Frank wrote:

> Steve Tyng got 12 sealed bearings for a little over $1 each, which
> is a great price for sealed bearings (which are better than
> wheelbarrow bearings).

Actually it was 10 bearings for $8.95 plus shipping.  The vendors eBay store
is
http://stores.ebay.com/VXB-Bearings-Skateboard-and-Slotcar_W0QQsspagenameZl2
QQtZkm.  Their website is http:www.vbx.com but they have better pricing
through the eBay store.  Shipping was quick.


Jim wrote:

> What do you mean by WheelBarrow Bearings, is this the standard roller
> bearing, or shoulder bearing?

These are non-precision flanged press fit bearings commonly used in
wheelbarrow and lawnmower wheels.  I used them in the transmission of the
T34.  They worked OK in that application but they had to be re-lubed from
time to time.  I found mine in my local hardware store in the mower repair
section for $2 apiece.  When I say hardware store I mean the good old
fashioned kind that has a little bit of everything.  You wont find them in
the big box Lowes or Home Depot home centers.  I also found a bunch on eBay
a while back for 50 cents each.


    Steve Tyng