Dowel question

[PChristy]

I hope I am in the right forum for this - and I hope that I can explain it good enough for you to understand - I am working on a project - I can not reveal what it is - surprise - I need to fix a piece of wood that will have a dowel running through it - the piece needs to swing in and out on the dowel - what would be a good way for this to happen = it needs to last a long time - I thought about a copper bushion in the piece of wood - then the dowel through it - any suggestions welcomed

Added - do you think that a steel rod would work better rather then a hardwood dowel -

 

[Canuck]

Depending on how much wear and tear (swinging), I would have a tendency to use a piece of 3/8" steel rod.

Wayne

 

[PChristy]

Thanks Wayne - I thought about that - I think that I will have to use some kind of decorative rod - these piece is suppose to be a pretty delicate piece and it needs to look nice - Do you think that something needs to be in the hole of the wood to keep it from wearing?

 

[cpowell]

It would help if you could describe what you are doing a little better. If there are no forces acting to bend then a brass rod could be a good choice - it looks much nicer than steel (can't tell if the rod will be visible). Wood dowel in a brass bushing could also work.

Can you sketch up ONLY the joint in question without giving up the piece?


Chuck

 

[Glennbear]

I would suggest a brass rod also (welding rod). I know that is used as a pivot for the doors in a lot of the barrister bookcase designs.

 

[NCTurner]

I too would suggest brass. <wink> <wink>

 

[PChristy]

It would help if you could describe what you are doing a little better. If there are no forces acting to bend then a brass rod could be a good choice - it looks much nicer than steel (can't tell if the rod will be visible). Wood dowel in a brass bushing could also work.

Can you sketch up ONLY the joint in question without giving up the piece?


Chuck

It will be hard to sketch said project without giving it away - The rod will not be visible - and the rod needs to be at least 1/4" - I am not sure if the brass rods come in that size:dontknow: Does anyone know where I can find this info out

 

[erasmussen]

You can buy brass bushings, teflon bushings, and use eather steel or hard wood rod.
Or make a rod out of an oily wood.

 

[scsmith42]

Phillip, yes brass rods come in that size.

What is commonly done is to use a steel rod with a brass (or similar) bushing. Some alloys are self lubricating, which is an added plus.

McMaster Carr should have everything that you need. Here is a link to their bushing section:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#sleeve-bearings/=f6t8y

Scott

 

[PChristy]

Thanks guys for the info - Scott I will check the website out