O.K., I am ready to start mixing epoxy with a mixer but I got one question. Where did you guys get your ball bearing from? Though I had access to some but just too small. They were 3/16" - 1/4" diameter.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/05/2007 09:57PM by Jim Rippe.

Electric motor shops sometimes will have damaged ball bearings that they'll give you. Some are quite large.

Mcmaster/Carr sells them individually, I think. One guy I know got a handful of nice ones and I seem to recall that's where he said he got them.

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Do yourself a favor and use a section of steel rod. The bearings don't scrape the sides/bottom nearly as well. You need about a 3/4" long section of 5/8" diameter rod.

Bohls Bearing usually carry all sizes. 5/8 works for me Jim. 3/4 is too large for cups. Be glad to send you a couple.

Rod, Reels and 18 wheels.

Jim,The transfer case of a Ford Explorer uses 3 for detent purposes.I have some if you need them.I`ll measure them when I get to work on Monday but they are at least 3/8 inch.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Edward and Fred, I will try to locate some by Monday and if I still have a problem I'll email you guys.

Thanks a bunch.

Jim, I have a couple extra that I would be happy to send to ya. They are 1/2" approx. I have been using them for a couple years now and they give you perfect results nearly everytime. Just let me know where to send them and I'll drop them in the mail tomorrow.

Jim, my email address is jeff@friendlycustomrods.com

Stainless ones on @#$%& all the time. Friend of mine gets them for welded art scuptures from time to time.
Any old bearings? Check some auto and especially motorcycle repair shops.

wal-mart has some you shoot with a sling shot...they are pretty cheap and you get like 30 lol they are in the sporting goods

Ace hardware sells the ball bearings individually, in all sizes. Walmart has the stainless steel cups, smooth bottom, comes in 5 per package all for about $2.00. Galen Briese

Thanks guys. I think I should have my hands on some Saturday.

A ball bearing will work fine - it's not necessary for it to get down into the corner of the cup.

You do need one large enough so that it doesn't rotate with the mix, however. Size it just as the article instructs and you'll get perfect batches every time.

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The ones that Wal-Mart sells for slingshots have a flat spot and this can cause problems when mixing. I have a package and they really do not work very well.
Stay with the ball bearings.