Low Cost Ideas or Experiences?

[kong]

Ok mate, but I do get the impression!
Anyhow, the holes can be cut accurately, but you do need the tilting table on the drill press, otherwise you could make a 45 degree jig from wood. The most difficult part is getting the position for the bearings in the first place! A bit of trial and error here for me, the first part I made had to be scrapped because the bearings were too far back, but the second is good. I have one bearing that is not tight against the rod, but a small shim washer should take up.
Of course I should mention that I made the body and bearings first, then measured for the rods, rather than having the rods in place, then measuring for the bearings - that would have been impossible!

[WOODKNACK]

I just thought of an idea. Instead of worrying about getting the bearings lined up, Why could'nt you turn down a bolt on a lathe so that the shaft is off center from the thread. ( this bolt holds the bearing down)The bolt would act like a cam. Turn the bolt till the bearings hit just right and tighten the nut down. Hmmm . I love thinking about building stuff..