Sintered bronze is what is usually used as replacement mandrel bearings and they do use it in electric motors too. I've been using multiweight automotive oil lately I have some 0-20 synthetic that seems pretty nice.
Ron -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy Larson Ronald Thanks so much for your input, I really appreciate it. The only reason I used stainless steel is that it would last longer. The oil in the bearing would sustain it.Bronze is such a soft metal but did not know about it's absorbency. That may possibly reduce any wear on the metal. I will try the bronze. Thanks! Also, any suggestions on what oil has worked best for you? I am going to try some teflon based oil, but they are harder to come by where I live. I do have an order for some and hope it will be here in a couple of weeks. Thanks again Randy _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
