Ball bearings for pivots?

[Matt Shade]

This is kind of a what if question, but the idea popped into my head and I've been wondering about it all day

. Has anyone tried using small ball bearings around the pivot pin in a folder? I was just thinking it would give a really smooth action and pretty much eliminate wear on the pin that would cause blade play over time. What do you think?

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[Darrel Ralph]

Matt
YES IT WORKS GREAT. Larry Chew comes to mind . his autos have a bearing in the pivot. Also Mel Pardue has made several folders with a bearing type pivot. I believe there is other fellows around also. Call bearings inc in columbus or motion industries and ask for the little guys . They have them .. I though of doing it several years back but lost interest..
I thin the bearsind at that time was 3-6 dollars each.. maybe. Its been 6 years ago so who knows..
Good luck . Mel Im sure will help you with this. Give him a call.

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[Matt Shade]

Thanks, I figured it had ben done before but was wondering if it was worth trying.I'll have to see about getting some bearings to play around with

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