Black Frog Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Came across this nice slewing bearing ring in the dumpster- it is in beautiful shape and nothing wrong with it. Turns smoothly, grease looks perfect in there. I looked up the manufacturer, and this model is rated to 1700 lbs of axial force. Not sure of the radial force rating yet. There is also a center plate that was botled to it. I know this could be a very useful item for something. But what is the best application for it in the blacksmith shop? Maybe a rotating rack for hammers/tongs/tooling was what popped in my mind first. I have very limited space in my area, so that might be nice to get access to a lot of tooling in a little space. But I'm thinking there may be some sort of scrolling or bending tool to make from this too.... What would you use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 before i started building anything for it put some real weight on it and see if it still works i know with bearings the seem fine until you put them under load other than that what a score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Well I laid it on the floor with some 4x4's across the top and had myself and a bigger guy stand on it while it easily spun, so that's good for at least 450# or so..... I do have a 900# machine not installed at the moment, I suppose I could put that on there too for the heck of it just to see. ;) But I wouldn't doubt that it may be perfectly fine, you should see some of the stuff they pitch in the dumpster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Put your stump on it and play "spin the anvil"... Really if you don't have a use for it you need to decide to store it, sell it; or scrap it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 you might think of setting it up as a welding table i really love having a table that spins it lets you move the work around as you weld admittedly mine is only a a 24x24 but it has been incredibly handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinobi Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 you might think of setting it up as a welding table i really love having a table that spins it lets you move the work around as you weld admittedly mine is only a a 24x24 but it has been incredibly handy for what my 0.02$ are worth i second the welders lazy susan idea, i find being able to access other sides of what i am working on without needing to relocate myself or lift and turn the item itself (especially if it is not yet joined) to be very advantageous and i would assume that this can be extrapolated to projects of any size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sell it to me. I need it for a wagon fifth wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Welding table adjunct is a great idea---just be sure to put the ground connection on the top piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I was thinking about making a heavy-duty stool out of it, but I like the lazy susan idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 make a jib crain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Welding table adjunct is a great idea---just be sure to put the ground connection on the top piece! Precisely - it's bad mojo to let the bearings arc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 all i did for mine was run a leaf spring down to the lower surface that rubbed along and bypassed the bearings it also help to stop the table from rotating on its own and means i don't tie myself up in cords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 A little brass follower under your spring would be a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 would make a heck of a table for scrolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 would make a heck of a table for scrolling. I bet it could be a heck of a table for both scrolling and welding with just a little thought. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I like the ideas of the rotating table! I'll have to see what I can scrounge up for other tidbits for making the rest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have several scrollers that have 1/4" pipe welded to them on the bottom. This fits the pritchel hole. the scrollers have an impact socket welded to the top. Breaker bar and extension in right hand, hot stock in left hand. Pull both and the scrolls come pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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