Connecting Rod
The part in an internal combustion engine that connects the piston to the crankshaft. It changes reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crankshaft or vice versa. A connecting rod consists of [more…]
bearings
Keiba High Grade Combination Pliers
A review of the Keiba high grade Combination Pliers. The real beauty of these pliers is the bearing that gives an absolute silky smooth action. No matter what force is applied they do not lock [more…]
Upgrading the Mini Mill with Taper Roller Bearings
An article about Upgrading the Mini Mill with Taper Roller Bearings, giving part numbers and the impact of changing to taper bearings. I bought an Amadeal XJ12-300 milling machine, sometimes called a Mini Mill, this is [more…]
Guide Bearing Failure on BS250
I went to change the blade on my Record BS250 bandsaw and the lower set of bearings were locked solid, you could just about feel movement if you rocked them back and forth. I removed the metal shields [more…]