vee bearings, where i can get them?

[kanankeban]

Hi guys...
I was looking at Vee Bearings and Track as an option for a my X,Y,Z axis, what do you guys think about them, are they good, comapring them to linear bearings & shaft, or linear slides ? any comment is appreciated...
And of course...te main question...where I can buy Vee Bearings and Steel Track online?
Regards..
Hector

[turmite]

Hello Hector,

I have used the vee wheel setup for 12 yrs and have been completely happy with it. I would suggest two sites. Bishop/Wisecarver is the manafacturer but he best price I have found is Reid Tools. I'm sorry I don't have the links but a google search should take care of that in .046 sec!

Mike

[CrazyRonny]

Hi guy's

Here's the link for reid tools

----------- REID TOOLS -------------

Ronny

[ger21]

http://www.bwc.com

[kanankeban]

Thanks guys...really appreciated...
By the way, are there any commens on tips using the Vee Bearings, I mean, in how to install and its manteinance...
Regards...
Hector

[kanankeban]

Originally posted by turmite Hello Hector, I have used the vee wheel setup for 12 yrs and have been completely happy with it. I would suggest two sites. Bishop/Wisecarver is the manafacturer but he best price I have found is Reid Tools. I'm sorry I don't have the links but a google search should take care of that in .046 sec! Mike

Mike,
By any chance, do you have in hand the part number for Reid Catalog for the bearings, I have tried in reid's web site and havent found them...
Regards...
Hector

[ger21]

I just got something in the mail from Reid Tool last week saying they were just starting to carry them. Not sure if I still have it (at work), but I'll look Monday.

Although it'll cost you a bit extra, I'd recommend the covers with wipers to keep everything clean and lubricated.

[trent2530]

I use them on my machine. Complete construction details at http://www.machinecnc.com. Look under router #2.

Trent

[vacpress]

search around the bishop -wisecarver site. they have instlalation instruction PDFs and other literature.. request a package of info..

the user yneeb has done a design with th BWC stuff and he put some pics up. search on his username to find the threads.

-vac

[turmite]

Hector in the spring 2004 catalog all the "straight" Bishop products are listed on page 392. They come in several different sizes so I would not know which cat. # to give you. Notice I said "straight" parts. On page 391 their curvilinear products are listed. I have actually been looking at this appliction to make my router head rotatable......kinda like a poor man's 5th axis!
Mike

[tpworks]

look here for V rail and bearings,

Power Transmission, Bearings & Linear Motion > Linear Rail Systems

http://www.reidtool.com/store/listca...dCategory=4092

Tom

[tekno]

so... what would you guys think of this instead of Thk rails?