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Old 06-17-2016, 10:36 AM   #12942
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Originally Posted by Tcoat View Post
Get your rod as smooth as possible or you will just be asking for trouble. The nominal size is indeed in the closed position.
That's a big reason I want bearings. I don't have a good way to make it smooth. Maybe try to clamp in a lathe and run fine grit sand paper on it?
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