ball bearings

[jrhart50]

How do you put ball bearings in a folder for the pivet and how much side clearence? Thanks in advance. JRH

 

[David Wesner]

Machine a race into each liner ~ .050 deep x ~ .065 w., around your pivot pin. Use .0625 diameter 440C, ceramic, (whatever your preference), bearing balls around your pivot pin ala IKBS

IMHO, this is far and away the best method out there right now.

You'll need to be licensed to use the system, and for some reason, I can't seem to find a link to point you towards



:thumbup:

 

[Teknition]

Machine a race into each liner ~ .050 deep x ~ .065 w., around your pivot pin. Use .0625 diameter 440C, ceramic, (whatever your preference), bearing balls around your pivot pin ala IKBS

IMHO, this is far and away the best method out there right now.

You'll need to be licensed to use the system, and for some reason, I can't seem to find a link to point you towards



:thumbup:

Here ya go http://www.ikbsknifetech.com/index2.html

Brad
www.andersonknives.ca

 

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http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/micro-roller-bearing-14-id-1pair-p-2236.html

 

[David Wesner]

Here ya go http://www.ikbsknifetech.com/index2.html

Brad
www.andersonknives.ca

Yes, thats it. Thank you Brad

When I got licensed to use IKBS, Duane Weikum was the U.S. Rep.
I had to build a fully functional folder ( I made a Bali ) using the IKBS then send it off to Duane for inspection.

If you're serious about using a bearing system in your folders (or Bali's) I would encourage you to check out IKBS. It's really an awesome, rock solid, smooth as silk set-up :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[jrhart50]

Thanks David and all who answered. I have thought bearings would make a smooth and sweet pocket or flipper knife.