Michael, Answer is no you cannot solder this material [presume you mean Oilite or similar?] and yes it would rui the material.

Don't really understand your question though when you say you want to make up 2 bushes and/or order in ready made — why would you want to solder them?

John

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As John said; Oil-filled material is not suitable for soldering.

The bushes are intended to be a light press-fit in the surrounding material and (I believe), are made with the bore vey slightly oversize … so that it shrinks to size when fitted.

You need to ream the holes in your plate, carefully and accurately.

Can you post a sketch of what you are making? … we may then be able to advise on technique.

MichaelG.

Michael, Depends on what you are making but I don't think that 1/8" will give a good enough alignment for the bushes? However why not solder in a steel tube then bore in situe to accept the bushes thus you will have a good alignment and you can use standard oilite bushes. No need for a large wall thickness possibly 1/16" would do–better if it was a little more but your decision depending on the item you are making.

John.

wouldnt delete my post when asked!!!