Re: [ATM] flex rocker azimuth stickiness

["Mel Bartels" <mbartels@bbastrodesigns.com>]

> I have a 12 inch flex rocker mounted newtonian.  I am finding it
> difficult to get smooth azimuth motion.  The bearing surfaces
> are ebony star and teflon.  I do my best to keep the formica
> clean but find the teflon gets clogged with dust very easily.
> When this happens the azimith bearing becomes almost immovable.
> Even when completely clean, the azimuth motion is stiffer than I
> would like.



Ebony Star does not fare well with lower pressures, so try very small Teflon
pads.  Otherwise go with smooth laminate, a choice I've found much better
than Ebony Star in my ultralights.

Mel Bartels


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