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Ultrasonic cleaners
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On 2/14/2006
Jonathan Harms
wrote in from
United States
(165.134.nnn.nnn)
Anyone using an ultrasonic unit to clean bearings? If so, what type of liquid solution do you use in it?
I asked about this a couple of years ago but never bought one. Am reconsidering now. Anything new happening?
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hmm
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On 2/13/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(216.17.nnn.nnn)
swiss pears... doesn't seem like the right climate, but ok.
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Swiss or Abec
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On 2/13/2006
Jake Dempsey
wrote in from
United States
(71.9.nnn.nnn)
I think that some people think that abec are better and faster bearings because they never used the swiss bearings if your looking for a faster pear of bearings get bones or element swiss bearings but if you are looking for bearings that jus last longer get abec 9 because they dont rust but swiss bearings do but like any other bearings you have to lube them up every now and then, like i said if you want to get a faster set of bearings get swiss or maybe Abec 9 because there pretty fast.
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WD-40 info
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On 2/13/2006
Adam
wrote in from
United States
(198.144.nnn.nnn)
Ah.. so it's a floor cleaner *and* a dessert topping. Just what I want on my bearings.
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WD-40 info
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On 2/13/2006
kmg
wrote in from
United States
(12.161.nnn.nnn)
"WD40 is essentially a solvent and not a lubricant"
from the WD-40 website
THE 5 BASIC FUNCTIONS:
CLEANS: WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape, stickers, and excess bonding material.
DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.
PENETRATES: WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
LUBRICATES: WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold firmly to all moving parts.
PROTECTS: WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.
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SinSystem Ceramics 9 balls
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On 2/13/2006
jaWes
wrote in from
Sweden
(217.211.nnn.nnn)
Just wanted you to know about those superduper bearings..
Sinsystem 9-ball Ceramics.
Superfast and fits your 10mm axle..and 8 with the special tophat!
Really nice bearings!!!
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lube
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On 2/8/2006 Gerri
wrote in from
United States
(64.136.nnn.nnn)
Any lube found at the local skate shop will work. Just make sure that they're cleaned out before adding a couple drops of it. I like to use carb. cleaner and blow them out and wipe them down. Clean shields seperately and they're good to go.
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liquid wrench
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On 2/6/2006
Adam
wrote in from
United States
(198.144.nnn.nnn)
Neither Liquid Wrench nor WD40 are good bearing lubricants; don't use them for skateboard bearings! LW is intended for rusty nuts and bolts; WD40 is essentially a solvent and not a lubricant.
There are many good recomendations in this forum on which lubes people prefer on their bearings.
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bearings
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On 2/6/2006
Jake
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Hey I was cleaning my bearings and was wondering if i could use liquid wrench for lubricant?
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Bearing Reviews
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On 2/1/2006
Steven King
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
Check out Hugh R's reviews at http://www.hugh308.homestead.com/skate_launch_page.html. Read the "bearing wars" links.
... for some perspective on ceramic vs. steel.
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Bearings!
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On 1/31/2006
caddy
wrote in from
United States
(71.107.nnn.nnn)
ROCKET NATION!
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Ceramics
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On 1/31/2006 Derik
wrote in from
Germany
(193.7.nnn.nnn)
I'm absolutelely lucky with my full-metal bones red for around 15 $. The relation between price and performance is great. You can always get better things for more bucks, but you have to decide for yourself if it is worth it.
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ceramic bearings
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On 1/30/2006
john
wrote in from
United States
(68.173.nnn.nnn)
are ceramic bearings worth it? last longer? i mostly long board on the street. are they more for performance or are they financially in the long run better? is a ceramic bearing going to be better than a metal bearing even if they are approximately the same price? a faster, smoother ride si worth it, no? sorry for all the questions, just want some peoples opinions.
thank you
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Boca Bearings
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On 1/30/2006
Adam
wrote in from
United States
(198.144.nnn.nnn)
From the webmaster..
A post from Jason Flanzbaum, a Boca Bearings rep, was moved to the Vendor's Corner.
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Not all 608 are good to skate
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On 1/29/2006
Derik
wrote in from
Germany
(193.7.nnn.nnn)
Beside the size of a bearing, lets say a 608, the design of the race is important. Skaters bearings have to bear a lot of side load and impacts. So the material and design will be different than for a bearing for an electric motor that will only take radial load. Also the internal clearing of a skaters bearing could be different. In order to freely rotate, all bearings have a certain amount of internal freedom of movement. Less of it causes the bearing to freeze, to much of it can be noisy and cause the shaft to wobble at high speeds. So the internal clearing of a bearing designed for 20.000 rpm is different than the internal clearing of a skaters bearing, where a little more clearance is desired.
So better ask the manufacturer first, if the bearing will be a reliable bearing for a skater.
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ooops...
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On 1/29/2006 SS
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
Yes, you are absolutely right.
I suppose the guy on the phone didn't know?
However they only have two in stock, not enough for a skateboard.
And at that price who would buy them for skating?
I might, if I could. But that would be crazy...
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Boca
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On 1/28/2006
Steven "don't believe everything you read on the web" King
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
Check out the specs at the link: http://www.bocabearings.com/main1.aspx?p=product&id=8118&n=608_ZRO2. ID: 8, OD: 22, W: 7 which are the same dimensions they list for all their skateboard bearings.
So you can see from the site that they DO list a 608 all-ceramic that will fit skateboard wheels. It could be an error on the website or an error on the part of the person you called. Yet it IS on the site. That's all I'm saying.
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Boca all ceramics
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On 1/28/2006 SS
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
Those all ceramic boca's do not come in 608!
They don't fit skateboards!
I called them and that's what they told me.
You can also see on thier site that they dont come in any size that will fit skateboard trucks.
They do sell a bearing with ceramic balls and a steel casing in 608, but so do
a lot of other companies. Nothing really special about that.
If the ALL ceramics were available it would cost more than $800 to equip ONE skateboard with them!
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Ultimate (Boca) Bearings
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On 1/28/2006
Steven King
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
Just trying to spark some discussion! The page at the posted link does state that they have two such bearings in stock, and you can fill out an online order right there.
It's doubtful an ceramic bearing would make a difference over, say, a PT Ceramic, a MOC-9 or a Bones Swiss.
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with a needle
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On 1/25/2006 Derik
wrote in from
Germany
(193.7.nnn.nnn)
I use a needle or a watchmakers screwdriver to take them off. Some covers are fixed with a clip. You can replace the cover and reassemble the clip. Clippless covers are pressed in and opening the bearing will destroy the cover.
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bearing
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On 1/24/2006
corey
wrote in from
United States
(4.224.nnn.nnn)
how do you get the covers of a would industry bearing off
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Boca Bearings
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On 1/24/2006 Mike
wrote in from
United States
(128.227.nnn.nnn)
All I have to say about Boca Bearings is there not even in Boca. I say they need to move 5 miles south or change their name. But being serious, I lived in Boca for 9 years and never heard of them so they can't be that great.
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Boca Bearings
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On 1/21/2006 ss
wrote in from
United States
(71.192.nnn.nnn)
I called boca and those all ceramic $129 per bearing bearings are not available in a 608 size or any size that will fit skateboards.
If you want the best high end ceramic bearings stick to NiNjA, Bones or Rockets. Or for the ultimate bearing put some ceramic balls into a Builtin Abec 7, along with the delrin retainer. Clean and lube with rocket propellent
or speed cream and there you have it the finest bearing available.
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The Ultimate?
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On 1/21/2006
Steven King
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
http://www.bocabearings.com/main1.aspx?p=product&id=8118&n=608_ZRO2
$129 per bearing!
Just buy the PT 7 sealed for $10.50 a set, install, ride and grin very wide. You're just as fast with no maintenance and a heck of a price.
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yes, forget abec-ratings
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On 1/17/2006
Derik
wrote in from
Germany
(193.7.nnn.nnn)
I had some mail-contact with bearing manufacturers about abec-ratings, because a guy in germany is selling bearings claimed to be abec 11. (no, not Biltins, some unknown stuff - my guess is, that the guy is using the reputation of abec11 wheels - abec 9 realy is the highest level for bearings).
What I found out through skf and ntn is, that the abec rating is important only if the bearing has to fit tight in some machines or you want use the bearing near the bearings top speed. A skateboard hub and axle don't even come close to these tight tolerances and with a skateboard you have to go around 200 mph to reach the bearings top-speed. The rating is only to differentiate tolerances in dimensioning and have nothing to do with the quality of the steel. A good steel is the base of a good bearing. Not less important for a skater is the design of the bearings races and the perfect amount of internal clearance.
Many top-end bearing manufacturers can produce bearings with a higher rate than abec 9, then they use their own ratings. But forget this, buy a skaters bearing you heard of. One that is recomended by skaters. You can get verry decent bearings under 20 Bucks, but you won't be lucky with some unknown Hong Kong stuff, even if it's abec 2000.
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