Where can I find ready made bushings?

[dex3361]

I am getting ready to make a grapple for my FEL and the only issue in my way is what to use for bushings on the pivot points? I know I could use something like black pipe but I would think it would be to soft. I do not have a lathe so I want to stay with what I can make work by purchasing the right ID. Any help from the TBN brain trust would appreciated. Thanks.

 

[tlbuser]

Industrial supply houses like McMaster-Carr or MSC Google Search Results

 

[workinprogress]

Have you looked at DOM tubing?

I have had good luck with this for bushing that I drill and tap a grease fitting. Local I have trouble with small amounts (less than 10ft) but I have ordered from Speedymetals a couple times. Below is the link to the round tube. The DOM tubing does not have any welds in the inside and you can get different thicknesses.



https://www.speedymetals.com/s-204-round-tube.aspx

 

[skidsteer.ca]

I am getting ready to make a grapple for my FEL and the only issue in my way is what to use for bushings on the pivot points? I know I could use something like black pipe but I would think it would be to soft. I do not have a lathe so I want to stay with what I can make work by purchasing the right ID. Any help from the TBN brain trust would appreciated. Thanks.

Timkin bearings makes some real nice bushings available with most common id and od's That is what Bobcat uses for their backhoe boom bushings.
Ken

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Industrial supply houses like McMaster-Carr or MSC Google Search Results

In McMaster Carr look up Sleeve bearings. That seems to be the cheapest way to go. They have both flanged and straight sleeve bearings.

 

[Danno1]

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Try here:


Discount Steel ? Carbon Steel Tube ? Buy Online ? Cut to Size ? No Minimum Order



OnlineMetalStore ? Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Round Steel Tube ? Buy Online ? Cut to Size ? No Minimum Order



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[dex3361]

I knew I could count on you guys, thanks. I appreciate all of the input.

 

[Jim2]

I've used these on a couple of projects.

Jim

 

[dex3361]

Thanks Jim

 

[nickwarchol]

If you have a need for any bronze bushings, try these guys out: American Sleeve Bearing ASB Bearings: Bronze Bearings, Bronze Bushings, Brass Bushings, and Brass Bearings

They have an unbelievable selection and were very help even for a small order that I placed.

Nick