We started making our rollers starting out with 1 inch delrin rod and using 17OD 6ID bearings.
The idea was to use a 17mm bit in the tail stock to center drill the rod and then a 45 degree cutter to part it.
However the 17mm bit makes the hole for the bearing a little loose.
The conventional method would be to use a boring bar.
However I came up with a simpler solution.
I sent the tapered bit (that fits in the tail stock without needing a chuck) to a tool and die shop where they...
time saving trick to make rollers
The idea was to use a 17mm bit in the tail stock to center drill the rod and then a 45 degree cutter to part it.
However the 17mm bit makes the hole for the bearing a little loose.
The conventional method would be to use a boring bar.
However I came up with a simpler solution.
I sent the tapered bit (that fits in the tail stock without needing a chuck) to a tool and die shop where they...
time saving trick to make rollers