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Arcade Collecting => Miscellaneous Arcade Talk => Topic started by: SavannahLion on October 08, 2012, 03:57:49 pm

Title: Ice Cold Beer Slider Frame + assembly
Post by: SavannahLion on October 08, 2012, 03:57:49 pm

I'm stumped. I've resolved nearly every component except this one. (and the ball return... And the shell mount.....etc but those are for later....)

I just can't seem to simplify and build my own comparable part while still keeping it a reasonable size.

I figured using a LM8UU or comparable linear bearing would do the trick. But I just end up with a lot more bulk just to transfer the motion across. I suppose I could brake a piece of aluminum but those dimensions work out to be pretty trim... Not to mention mounting the linear bearings.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: Ice Cold Beer Slider Frame + assembly
Post by: lilshawn on October 09, 2012, 02:39:37 pm

0riginally they just used plastic sleeves.

Maybe get yourself a big thick plastic board...something made out of polyethylene (UHMWPE). (as it will have a slippery "self lubricating" property but still be hard) it's often used as wear material on assemblies where chains or other metal parts must go over or around a part...but not sutible for a gear or other guide.

a similar material i've found used on plastic cutting boards. http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/hdpe_cutting_boards/346 (http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/hdpe_cutting_boards/346)

cut a rectangle out of it and drill a hole through it. Then attach your rod to that. your belt whatnot can attach to the block as well.