[TheForge] gate barrings

[Dan Scheid]

so I don't need greased ball bearings for something of this size?. This
would make it much simpler
Dan

> I would think any bar stock would work fine. The object would be to have a
dust cap integrated into the top to reduce dust infiltration. You might also
consider bronze sleeve bushings at the top and bottom.
>
> I know they will eventually wear, but that would be more of a sacrificial
component than wearing through the iron.
>
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
>
> >
> > From: "Dan Scheid" <damales at earthlink.net>
> > Date: 2004/06/01 Tue AM 01:21:55 EDT
> > To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [TheForge] gate barrings
> >
> > ok I'm working on a design for a swing gate 5' tall 6' wide made of 1"
and
> > 1/2" steel. For the hinge I was thinking of using a post with barring.
So
> > the hinge is not visible. The question is what type of barring would you
> > recommend? We are dusty and dirty out here in sunny Ca. so I'm worried
about
> > the hinge filling in with grit . Any and all input is welcome
> > Dan Scheid
> >
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