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  1. WZ9V

    WZ9V Active Member

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    I removed the smooth rods from the holders which went fine, but when I put them back in two of the balls popped out. Is it possible to put them back in to fix whatever bearing they came from or should I just get new bearings?

    If new bearings than what would you recommend?
     
    #1 WZ9V, May 7, 2016
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    LM8UU, Amazon or wherever floats your boat. The cheapest ones will likely be noisy.
     
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    #3 mark tomlinson, May 7, 2016
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    I switched all mine from LM8UU ball bearings to Sintered Bronze Self-lubricating Solid Bearings, there is a thread in the Mods sections explaining their use in both X and Y axes. The result was smoother and quieter operation. After they were broken in, of course.
     
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  5. WZ9V

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    I wanted to go there but I need a working printer first to print the additional parts. I was trying to put it back together when a couple of the balls popped out. For now it will be easier to find some more LM8UU and find a way to unglue the magnets to glue them to the new glass. The bed extension project didn't turn out as planned.
     
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    Yeah for being rather cheap those were actually not bad bearings.
    If they turn out to be too noisy for you just shop around for more pricey ones :)
     
    #7 mark tomlinson, May 7, 2016
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    They should be good for now as long as I can get printing again.
     
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    I use them in my robo now and am quite happy. I had ordered a cheaper set and immediately pulled them back out lol and I really don't care about volume but holy cow lol.

    I think you'll be happy
     
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