On Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:09:16 -0400, "Mike Beauchamp" <
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>Rollers are definately overpriced for what they are. But, accuracy is definately an issue.
I've never used rollers, or even seen them in person. What about them must be particularly accurate?
>The frame would be very easy to make, and if you have access to a machine shop and a lathe (I think
>that's the tool you'd use to make the cylinders?
I expect I'd use some sort of existing cylinder.
>I"m not a machine shop person) and some nice quality bearings..
Maybe bicycle bearings? How about a bicycle hub welded to the center of each end of the cylinder?
>If you ever get something working, post it!
You bet I would!
>Mike
http://mikebeauchamp.com
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Rick "Quixote" Onanian
>"Rick Onanian" <
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>> The idea struck me yesterday to build my own rollers, or a trainer. Besides possible cost
>> savings, it could be a fun project.
>>
>> Can anybody throw me some links to others who have done this?
>>
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>> Rick "Yeah, like I have the time for THAT" Onanian