[Heathkit] sb101 dial follower - solved?

[rbethman]

Paolo,

I'd suggest looking at the Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.

We can buy it in reasonable sized blocks.

It is machinable, and it is "almost" as slick as Teflon, BUT - it is a 
very high strength polymer.

I have used it in lieu of teflon.  I even use it for my router table, 
with strips cut to lay in the router fence and the bed of the table.

It really is an extremely durable item.

Bob - N0DGN

On 1/22/2012 1:18 PM, paolo wrote:
> Hello,
> I managed to mill such a small piece of teflon, as suggested by Paul
> Kraemer. It was not easy at all. Seems working.
> My only fear is that it can be worn out sooner than nylon; however it
> has a lot less friction.
> Let's see in the future.
>
> 73 Paolo
>