Where can I find ready made bushings?

[Kevin M]

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.

Try Lowes or Tractor Supply i have seen brass bushings in both places look by where they keep the ALLEN HEAD bolts in both stores!

 

[aviationben]

here's another site, they supply parts for the caddigger. MetKit Corp - Home Page click on catalog, there in there.

 

[dex3361]

Thanks fore the link and I have since found a good deal on an Anbo Grapple that I couldn't pass up. I may still make a bucket grapple though.

 

[scarlo101]

Well now I know where to look for them. I was searching for them when building my FEL. I ended up making my own.

 

[JB4310]

I'm pretty sure Grainger has a good supply of them.

Search Bushings - bushings - Power Transmission - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[dex3361]

My problem was I couldn't find anything that had the ID that would be a good fit for a 1" pin. Some suggested DOM tubing and that is what I would probably use and just cut it to length with the cold saw or a chop saw.