Good Point! I've mainly used roller bodies from 232 series SKF bearings in excess of 20" I.D. inner race. Other bearings suitable would be FAG, and Timken. Though some of the conical Timkens have roller bodies more plentiful, though smaller. A lot of case hardened carburized bearings and races exist...

Oh yes, there is a hitch. Sweat off the brow and serious hammer forging. That disclaimer having shattered your Xanadu, let's get to the details. As anyone who hammer forges knows, getting a good supply of superior steel is expensive, and can be difficult. Most folks simply purchase roughly sword-sha...

We're all professional armourers when we accept money for raiment. Though none of us seem to be professional enough when the rent comes due.

Arghhh, It's too bad that when hides are plentiful, orders are not. Winter in snowy climes sees the finest quality pelts, as the animals naturally grow thicker and more lush coats to combat the decreased temperatures. I had several Coyote pelts from this last winter's hunts. No use crying over spill...

Concerning the "Scotty" method of time management. We run into this problem a lot in my professional job, i.e. where I make my real money. I see all gambits of methods, from the Scotty method to the lowball method. Many of our competitors will lowball a customer on time requirements just to get a co...