balls

of all sizes and materials

http://www.dejaydistribution.co.uk/balls.html

[David Mccallum]

Ah,proof positive to the cynical out there that there is a whole lot of ball's to be found on the net

[Paul Barker]

I wander what the tfe balls would be like in roller ball isolation system, and maybe also as bearings in TT spindles?

Do you think if i phoned them up, gave them some waffle about a big project, they might do me a few of each suitable ball to try out in the lenco's bearing?
I assume they will have some kind of minimum order.
I keep meaning to call them but always forget.

[Paul Barker]

Worth a try, it works for some people. I remember many years ago a guy in the far east getting some free Black Gates that way, so he said anyway. He was a nice sort of student type, we were all very pleased for him. It's always nice when a student of electronic engineering chances upon our geekish little world.

Ill give em a ring tomorrow.
Im not trying to get something for nothing (although thats always nice) i just dont want to have to order them by the hundred or whatever.

[Greg.]

Hi Graeme,

Whilst you're at it, inquire about 19mm PTFE balls that'll suit the DIY isolators some of us use for supporting TT plinths. Thanks.

Best wishes,

Greg

[Paul Barker]

Yes I was struggling to think of what size to suggest, that would do it, we could probably manage a group order which would get the receptionist to sit up instead of carrying on to manicure her nails and talk to her mate in Australia on the other line. I know what they're like I used to be a despatch rider. Take a tip from me if you want a receptionist who doesn't misappropriate company funds, don't get a pretty little thing.

ok, so its 5mm balls for lenco bearings and 19mm bals for isolation.
How many 19mm per deck, are you using them in a supported pyramid, or one per 'foot' as it were.

[pre65]

Hi-i still have 1/2 box of 3/4" (19mm) RHP steel balls which i can bring to Egg4 if necessary and give to anyone who wants to try them FOC.

Philip