Main bearings?

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Originally Posted by effvee

Hi, has anyone ever made brass main bearings before? I think they would hold up better than the aluminum alloy.

I don´t think they would to be honest. It´s different if using Brass as a bushing,but as a split bearing I don´t think it would have any advantages or would be suitable.

[effvee]

Hi, well what I mean to say is, a brass like meterial. If they are using brass for bushings and guides, why not a bearing? I don't mean just plan old brass. I remember asking how was it possible at Rimco when Greg Riddle made my #4 bearning. He made if out of a T-6 Aluminum. I don't think even the tang would be that hard to mill in today CNC world? Just a though