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    Flip-top Stand Question

    I am building a stand for my spindle sander and planer. For the shaft that goes through the top I, I ordered 5/8" steel rod and 5/8" id bushings. The rod doesn't quite fit into the bushing.


    It's close enough for me to suspect it is a tight press fit, but not sure.

    Any ideas how to proceed?

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    I just used threaded rod on mine, 3/4” I think. In your case if you’re trying to loosen the fit, some sandpaper should do it. Sand, test the fit, sand, etc.

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    You might try freezing the rod and heating the bearings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Cameron View Post
    You might try freezing the rod and heating the bearings.
    Not if he wants it to rotate after they are put together.....He doesn't want a press fit.
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    Having said that, does the OP really mean bushings, or do you mean bearings? Two very different things.

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    Yes, I meant bushings

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Day View Post
    Having said that, does the OP really mean bushings, or do you mean bearings? Two very different things.
    , although the number of times thing will rotate would allow rotation I suppose.

    Maybe I should just forget the bushings and use only the shaft?

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    I think you are over designing it. You don't need the bushing, just drill a slightly oversized hole in a piece of hardwood or even plywood for the rod to rotate in. I built mine that way three or four years ago and there is no sign of wear. If it ever does it's easy to replace.

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    Agreed. I’ve had threaded rod (seldomly) rotating in 1.5” of plywood without issue fo about a decade. I suggest using a pin of some sort on the ends to keep it the rod in place (assuming it’s not captured).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe O'Leary View Post
    Maybe I should just forget the bushings and use only the shaft?
    That's what I did. It's not like wear is a concern. A 1/2" shaft is all it took.

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    Most likely his rod is plated, increasing it's OD. That's why I use "drill rod."

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    Yes, it is nitride coated.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Wrenn View Post
    Most likely his rod is plated, increasing it's OD. That's why I use "drill rod."
    Didn't consider that.
    Should be able to sand that off, right?
    If not I'll just use the rod without the bushings.

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    I built a flip top based on the Workbench Magazine "Space Saving Home Shop" which used carriage bolts and plastic bushings. It holds my Delta 13" planer and Ridgid OSS very well. There is no noticeable flex in the pivot.

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