Hello, Am 08.02.2008 um 23:32 schrieb Chris Nogy:
I really don't know what other woods to try. Oak was popular, and willow, and elm, for other projects. But for bearings? I don't know what was used on windmills, grainmills, or water wheels.
Ash, alder were used for bearings besides oak and elm. Taxus might be worth a try. Some bits of info can be found in old encyclopedias like the Krünitz (http://www.kruenitz1.uni-trier.de/ ; in german).
Might be good to find out (though I wouldn't be surprised it was and oversized oak bearing packed with oil-soaked tow. Fine for larger things, not so good for an instrument like ours.
Read about Oak lubricated with lard. S. --- have a look at: http://hurdygurdywiki.wiki-site.com http://drehleierwiki.wiki-site.com --- my site: http://simonwascher.info
