I guess any skate bearing design that allows for rod supports is going to look pretty much like any other.
I could make one up and see how it goes.
I have a CNC router that cuts well in aluminium.
I also have a manual mill to cut the dovetails. I'd make the two matching dovetail parts as two long sections, then cut pieces off at the required length.
One of the main things from my point of view, is that all the holes required are perpendicular to the part they are in. (no angled holes).
The bearings being on dovetail slides should allow a single carriage to fit more than one rod size.
I don't think I'd want to mass produce them. It's really for my own use, but If anyone else likes the idea they are welcome to use it. Thought I'd share it anyway.
I guess it's no better/worse than any other of this type of design, but it suits my limited machining capability, and should be fairly sturdy.
Regards Terry..... |