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Old 02-05-2016, 07:06 AM   #5
Ingo
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Default Re: semi finish bearings / resizeable bearings / full floater

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Originally Posted by flatheadmurre View Post
Semi finished just means the bearing is maximum undersize with a bearing material thicknes enough to resize it to less undersize.
On a fixed bearing its just to install it in a rod and hone.
On a full floater you need a fixture to hold it tight making sure its round before sizing.
Thats it! I considered to bore a sleeve on my lathe, put the bearing in the sleeve (as tight as possible) and then bore the bearing to the needed size. I just wonder if anyone has some special advise ...
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