Originally Posted by ynneb Yes they do look nice and sturdy.
I have often wondered why round rail was used on a skate bearing set up.
When you think about it, the bearing only comes in contact with a very small part of the rail. Why couldnt a person use a square rod instead, and have the bearing run either on its corner or for that matter on its flats.
I would imagine a square rod been more easier to mount too. |
I think it's easier to get precision round shafting. I've never seen precision ground square tubing. If you're using gas pipe, that's a different story