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  1. 11-29-2018, 12:26 AM #1
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    Advice on Bearing for 24" Rotary Table?

    Hello!

    I'm working on a project that will have a 24" diameter steel plate that need to rotate smoothly. Can someone suggest some options regarding bearings? Prefer not crazy expensive. I've looked at some axial bearings.There will be around 100-150lb on top.

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    Randy

    PS This will be a horizontal table. Like a turntable.
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  2. 11-29-2018, 02:35 AM #2
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    Re: Advice on Bearing for 24" Rotary Table?

    How about a heavy truck tapered wheel bearing, normally the inner bearings are pretty large.

    A little less accurate but cheap https://www.vxb.com/1000-lbs-Capacit...-p/kit8999.htm
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  3. 11-29-2018, 06:39 PM #3
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    Re: Advice on Bearing for 24" Rotary Table?

    I was thinking automotive. Thanks, I'll check that out.
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  4. 12-13-2018, 11:45 AM #4
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    Re: Advice on Bearing for 24" Rotary Table?

    Jim, taking your advice I went with a Dodge RAM 3500 wheel hub assembly (new), on ebay for $30 shipped.:-) it's a bit stiff but plenty rigid. Thanks

    I may buy a rotor to use as a mounting plate.
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  5. 12-13-2018, 04:44 PM #5
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    Re: Advice on Bearing for 24" Rotary Table?

    Happy the hear it will work for you. $30 is a heck of a deal. It will loosen up after a few hundred miles
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