I want to make up a pair of the "sex toy beady things" that run along the pole. I recall Jonny mentioning that they were torlon balls strung on a bit of welding wire. Anyone got part numbers / suppliers? I guess that the balls must have been about 8mm diameter. |
Its also been done with a tufnol or ptfe ring. I think the balls are much smaller than 8mm, 5 at most. |
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Just so we can all use the correct terminology... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrel_beads |
So, Harken 8mm torlon traveller car balls - parrel beads if you like - correct Dave? I presume that Jonny used his workshop skills to drill each one out? 20 per side? |
Andy that last post whilst being intresting in a "geeky" way and no douby full of intresting info just did not capture the attention in the same way as the "sex toy beady things" thread did! |
Mags started it ... |
Use a vice. |
I was thinking of using some masking tape .... |
Hi Andy, I'm fairly sure the beads are only 5mm dia and this years spec is a polymer bead which has been ok. Jonny did drill out Harken bearings for Stealth - but has now got bored doing that. All held together on welded stainless wire. |
Can you reveal your suppliers Haysey? |
Sorted. http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p61014/5mm+Diameter+Delrin+Plastic+Balls/product_info.html |