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

[C TC]

Does it have to be metal? I've used delrin for similar projects in the
past. You can drill to your specific ID, and chuck it into a drill or
dremel for DIY lathing and fine tuning.
On Sep 10, 2014 10:09 AM, "Brian" <lugmail at cheetah.dynip.com> wrote:

> Hi TriLUG,
>
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> 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.
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