[TheForge] gate barrings

[magichammer]

Dan, I have used these folks' hinges many times and they will even
make up custom work for you. Check 'em out.
http://www.bosshinge.com/Index.html
dm

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Scheid" <damales at earthlink.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] gate barrings


> 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