[TriLUG] Far, far OT: Thin-wall bushings

[Kevin Otte]

I've always been impressed with the tech/knowledge overlap of the groups
around here.

If you don't get any luck here, you might try the SplatSpace mailing
list: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/durham-makerspace

-- Kevin

On 09/10/2014 10:07 AM, Brian wrote:
> Hi TriLUG,
> 
> List purists, please strike "Delete" now.
> 
> This has nothing at all to do with Linux, but the TriLUG list is home to
> a great number of highly-knowledgeable hobbyists, so here goes.
> 
> I need a thin-wall metal bushing to adapt a 6mm motor shaft to a gear
> with a 6.5mm bore.  Some time ago I found such a thing online, disguised
> as a tail rotor shaft adapter for RC helicopters.  Perhaps foolishly, I
> did not buy then; today, I cannot for the life of me find that part
> again.  Google is giving me fits; regardless of my search terms it is
> determined to show me headphone plugs and rifle ammunition.
> 
> I've ordered some 30-gauge brass sheet to roll my own (literally!), but
> a seamless bushing seems like it would be better.
> 
> Any ideas?  I tried looking for thin-wall brass tubing, but I can't find
> any with 6.0mm ID / 6.5mm OD.  K&S has 0.225mm-wall tubing, but the
> largest OD there is 5.0mm.
> 
> I'll also accept tips on where else to pose my question.
> 
> Thanks!
> ~Brian
> 
> PS: It's for a DIY CNC drill-press.