Re: In need of advice on split-ring mount

Bill Marriott (btk@ix.netcom.com)
Thu, 4 May 1995 17:27:02 -0700

You wrote: >
>> P.S. Any other advice, or direction towards other sources on
split-ring >> mount construction would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>
>Dan,

>Another area that gave me a bit of trouble was in getting the ring to
not jump >off the wheels.
>
>I originally tried roller skate wheels for the ring to ride on, but
they were >too sticky for driving with my motor so I switched to roller blade
wheels. >They work great! They're smooth and tough.

>
>Steve Dillinger
>
Speaking of rollers, on my split-ring, 29"OD, I bought 2 conveyor belt cam followers 2" Dia, with a 2.5" flange, with a 7/8 bolt. Very heavy duty, aprox. $40 from McMaster & Carr.

Bill Marriott btk@ix.netcom.com