Getting back to it

[Vader]

Finally getting back to work on this sled after pulling it apart almost 25 years ago. The project turned out bigger than I expected, then other sleds came along, then kids came along... Life sure happens fast!

[mswyka]

25 years sounds like a long time.  But in other ways it was just yesterday.   The photos look good.

[Vader]

The ski saddle bushings are quite vigorously seized in the ski posts. I was thinking of making a mandrel to try pressing them out, but I imagine I will probably end up drilling them out and fabricating some new ones.

[gixxer6]

Yeah, they can be buggers to get out!  I had a batch of replacement bushings made awhile back.  If there is alot of interest I might consider having another batch made. 

[Vader]

I would take some...cheaper than buying a lathe.

[Interceptor398]

Yeah, they can be buggers to get out!  I had a batch of replacement bushings made awhile back.  If there is alot of interest I might consider having another batch made.

What were made of and how much did you charge to make it worth your time?

[gixxer6]

They were made from mild steel, I have some NOS ones that I had copied.  I don’t recall what I charged, I believe I charged enough to cover my cost and have a few sets for myself. 

[Interceptor398]

I have made them from 0-1 drill rod because the OD is already to size.  I have pondered using stainless steel or a good bronze but both materials cost more and the stainless is harder to work with.

[gixxer6]

Yeah, bronze and SS would be very costly.  For most to open them up every other year to grease them would be a better option. 

I am currently having another batch quoted.  I should have cost and timing later this week. 

[bryan_damone]

Interested in a set too.

[gixxer6]

Looks like they would be around $25 plus shipping for a pair.  Who all would be interested in a set at this price? 

Thanks,

[Ameritude]

I would

[ArcticInvader]

Hi Tom, I would take 3 sets please.

[gixxer6]

I will get started on having them made.  It’ll be a few weeks before they’re done.  Thanks

[Vader]

I'll take a set for sure.

In the ongoing parts quest, I picked up this NOS bearing block for agricultural machinery. The bearing in it is the unobtainable EN205DR for the jackshaft.