Had some quality time. Quality work is another story.
'Finished' the rear bearings.
Part of the job was to split the bearing. I used a slitting saw...
After checking limits I ended up with that configuration. I knew before I started I'd have a problem cutting all the way through.
Got as close as I could and then did something of an around the world. I didn't really want to do that but I didn't want to use the bandsaw and I don't know if a larger diameter saw would be available (and wouldn't have waited for it anyway).
Came out 'okay' but the cut was somewhat crappy...
So I milled a few thou off the faces and it turned out okay. I also rounded the top corners using a 1/16 round end mill.
Not great but a little filing and sanding and I think it'll look okay.
Another family shot showing the rear bearings where they go. This time I remembered a scale.
Chris...you can see the left outrigger with the corners rounded. I did the front two corners and one in back. Don't need to do the 4th.
I haven't finished the right outrigger.
Pretty decent day for me.
I (and certainly you all) can see there will be a lot of filing, sanding, and finishing to do once I have the parts made.
That will probably take as long or longer than making all the parts.
Will you be ready for another 17000 thousand and more posts of food, banter, and no pics?
Which reminds me...tonight...stir-fry with shrimp, peas, peppers and rice. Love that stuff!
Thanks for hanging in with me.