Try Automation4less.com. They are in Salisbury, NC. I have bought Hiwin linear ways and trucks from them about 1-1.5 years ago. Drove up to the warehouse to get them (10' linear ways are expensive to ship and easily damaged). They have a warehouse full of bearings, ways and trucks and a host of other automation related things. Their prices were better than ebay and the people there are good to deal with.
Cheers,
Bernhard
Thanks, sounds like a great place! Someday when I get out that way I'll check them out. Can you wander in their warehouse or is it just for pickup? Do they sell surplus also or is it all new? It sure would be nice to have an old fashioned surplus store nearby.
Alan,
They do have a huge warehouse and yes, they do let you in there. When I bought my linear ways, they just acqyuired tractor trailer loads of Hiwin new old stock and were selling it off at really good prices. The salesman told me that Hiwin changed designs on some of their linear ways and trucks and they bought all outstanding inventory.
It is dangerous to go there...lots of neat stuff!
Bernhard
A big thanks! This is one of those cases where I just have rough idea of what I want to do and what I need, but won't know until I see it. Now I just need another excuse to make the long drive.
Alan
Just noticed this post..been absorbed with treating cancer in my best friend Maggie (Black Lab).
I still have the original Thomson rods from my Multi-router. I replaced them when I thought I had bearing/rod problems..which turned out to be bent castings. Nothing wrong with the rods except they're somewhat stained after twenty years in Florida. Thomson rods are specified at .0001" linearity. These might be not quite that good but heck they're 3/4" and about 18" long.
Let me know if you're interested
Don