Brass bar , 55 mm – ?supplier

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

I need to make some bearing retainer rings for a set of BSA bike wheels, ( possibly originally B44 for a metisse build). They are just over 2 inches diameter so not critically 55 ml, – 2 ⅛ inches would do.

I need about 6 inches.

Can anyone recommend a supplier?. Or has anyone got some they want to sell ?

Cheers

Nick

Edited By capnahab on 19/05/2018 11:50:05

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

It would be useful to know your approximate location.

Brian

[John RuddParticipant @johnrudd16576]

Macc models have 2-1/2" stock….

You could try M-Machine in Darlington…

Edited By John Rudd on 19/05/2018 12:05:46

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

I am near Ilkley Brian.

[pgk pgkParticipant @pgkpgk17461]

M machine are usually quite decent .. does it have to be copper? Since these are rings could cast hollow PB be used? It might reduce cost.depending on id.

pgk

[Ex contributorParticipant @mgnbuk]

eBay item number: 273050215411

A 200mm length of 55 diameter is £60 delivered – out of touch with metal prices, so don't know if that is par for the course or OTT

HTH

Nigel B

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

At those prices I would be making them out of a decent grade of aluminium. Are they like the seal retainers found in models like Ariel front and rear hubs?

[Bill PudneyParticipant @billpudney37759]

Most bearing retainers I've seen have been circlips…………

cheers

Bill

[Philip DParticipant @philipd]

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Edited By Philip D on 19/05/2018 23:24:03

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

Chris – thanks , good point , no idea what arials look like but the wrecked ones in are brass so I will be sticking to brass.

Bill, – not much good at keeping the mud out tho.

 

Edited By capnahab on 19/05/2018 23:54:53

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

Thanks chaps , some good suggestions – seems the £60 isn't too bad when I will get about 6 out of it. A supplier of vintage parts is charging £20 for a single in aluminium.

[Phil BoylandParticipant @philboyland37326]

Live steam models in Little Eaton do 2.25” at £6.36 per inch.

[Mark RandParticipant @markrand96270]

If it's of any help, I've got some 3" CZ121 bar you could use How about £25 for 6" and £6.50 for Myhermes shipping?

Only because I had a B25 as a student .

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

It’s a deal sir. Many thanks. I will pm you.

The photo shows the old one.

[capnahabParticipant @capnahab]

Hi Mark, if I have done it correctly you should have a message in you inbox

Cheers

[Mark RandParticipant @markrand96270]

Replied the same way

[john carruthersParticipant @johncarruthers46255]

Trepan them from sheet?

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