Re: Pigtail bearings (was: I'm new to this, a couple of questions if I may

From: Bruce McCrory <hbm55_at_comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:08:21 -0000

Leroy, the tiff indicates a 5" format, but Bill converted to PDF that looks printable. His jpg is too big. I think individual printers and software make anything but PDF open to sizing problems. I tried to convert what text/images I uploaded to pdf. Missed the Tagliafico tiff.

Well, ... (according to Andrew!) he is the originater of this bearing jig. I watched him describe and exhibit the method years ago at the 747 hangar in Everett. Licked my bloody fingers while he demonstrated, and made one the next day from 3/8" dowel. Still use it.

Before then, I spent a weekend rigging a bench vice for the long mandrel; and, had a horrible time. Even put a Harlan bearing on a stick, in frustration.

Bruce


--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, LeRoy C Cordes <lcordes@...> wrote:
>
> Bruce, I had never seen this tool attributed to anyone before. Bob
> Warmann showed me his and I made a couple of them in different sizes. Do
> you know of any way to print that file or copy it into some other
> computer friendly file type ?
>
> I also found that using a jeweler's saw to hold the mandrel wire taut
> made bending a bit easier.
>
> Thanks
>
> LeRoy Cordes
> AMA 16974
> Chicago, IL
> In God We Trust
>
>
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