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  1. 01-16-2007, 10:20 PM #1
    studysession
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    linear bearings

    I was wondering how many people used this 8020 plastic stuff as a bearing?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/8020-T-Slot-UHMW...QQcmdZViewItem


    I do not see where it would be efficient. I am using skate bearing from VBX on mine. If I thought this would be good enough - it is cheaper and less work to put something together with it. But think regular ball bearings are better.

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  2. 01-16-2007, 11:21 PM #2
    mxtras
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    Yeah - steer clear for a linear system - like a machine. These have a place and they do OK for some things, but they are a bit sloppy and have a lot more moving resistance than one might think.

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