The Best Way to Make Things Spin - Kevin Caron

[@jimpritz4169]

Great education Kevin. I like the fact that you're never "Overbearing".

[@KevincaronSculpture]

You are so punny!!!

[@Tiffany-ru6un]

Are awesome. Thank you for explaining all of it.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

My pleasure!

[@larrystrayer8336]

Very good explanation because I don’t have a lathe. I often repurpose a bicycle front fork thrust bearings assembly for small sculptures. Well greased

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Using what you have on hand is a great way to get the job done.

[@larrystrayer8336]

@@KevincaronSculpture and the name of my studio: Junkyard Crafts. I always try to use “junk” in my pieces.

[@escothemagnificent4399]

Thank you so much for this.

[@bquade70]

Always good info Kevin👍👍 Lake Havasu- ☀️ AZ

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Thanks 👍

[@PauletteNoelleGarnier-jr4hw]

Please help! I have a 34" wooden wagon wheel that I want to mount on a tree. What is the best way to make it spin freely? (Vertically) It is to feed squirrels ears of corn.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Well if you want to keep the wheel vertical, you will need an axle of some kind to mount it to the tree. A shaft to screw to the tree trunk and mount the bearings to it. Interesting piece to build.

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

Really helped me out thanks

[@KevincaronSculpture]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

@KevincaronSculpture thanks for taking the time to share. I'm working on some kinetic jewelry designs, came across mini bearings, and you helped fill in the blanks for me

[@naawesomevids]

thanks for breaking that down!!!

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Happy to help!

[@thefoundengineer6408]

Hey Kevin, great video! I really appreciate the succinct and accessible explanations. One question: is it just gravity that holds the two-piece thrust bearing assembly together? If you wanted it to be clamped down would adding threading to the shaft and a nut be a viable option? Asking because i want to use a similar setup for a wind-turbine assembly. Thanks for any input you might have.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

You could add some threads and tighten the bearing that way. But why? You can get a different bearing that will do the same things without the threading. Check out the selection at VXBEARING.COM

[@thefoundengineer6408]

@@KevincaronSculpture Thanks Kevin. I took a look at the site but not sure which type of bearing would accomplish this. Would you happen to have an idea? No worries if not.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Not sure on size but something like this. vxb.com/products/15mm-flange-bearing-ufl002-eccentric-collar-locking-two-bolt-flange-unit It will have 2 set screws to keep the shaft in place and a zerk fitting for grease.

[@joell439]

thanks Kevin. interesting design approach. I suspect a even better arrangement might be a thrust bearing at the bottom, and a radial bearing at the top. Flat thrust bearings are not really designed to take side loads. And that approach requires really tight tolerances to have both thrust bearings carry thrust loads simultaneously. That's why they have tapered thrust bearings to do both functions 👍😃👍

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Have to give that a try Joel. Thanks for watching and posting.

[@semidemiurge]

where are you finding the best prices on the thrust bearings?

[@wim0104]

... that last a while in a wet environment.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

I have been buying them at VXB.COM

[@pammotl2584]

Harbor and fraight store.

[@CraftwerksMC]

One other thought is on the top you could use a brass bushing unless it is also carrying a load. either way would be fine I think overall though.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@stuffsethmakes]

awesome! i want to try something with these. is there typically a weight limit to these? i'm sure your builds are pretty heavy. Thanks for sharing these thrust bearings!

[@KevincaronSculpture]

All depends on the size of the bearing. I have seen them so small I needed tweezers to pick them up. And large enough to need both hands and couple of grunts to pick up!

[@pammotl2584]

What bearing is used to make dancing birds to put in yard?

[@KevincaronSculpture]

all depends on your design and fab ability.

[@pammotl2584]

I HAVE two things in mind spring and a bearing and get balancing Point.could you give me a diagram or tell me bearing or spring? Thanks

[@stevens.4789]

What is the thickness of the bearing that you are using? I found one on amazon at 10mm, yours appear even thicker. And the one I found is described as "single direction". Would that mean the object would only spin in one direction. TIA

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Those bearings are a bit on the thick side! If I remember correctly they are 1/2 inch thick. And yes, directional bearings will only spin in one direction.

[@stevens.4789]

@@KevincaronSculpture Alright, I got my bearing. Would you suggest Lithium grease or something else? Thanks for your quick reply and sharing your knowledge.

[@MaRcUs77MC]

Hi Kevin! I had a question if you’d be willing to help. Any advice on making something soon where it will be mounted vertically? So shaft horizontally. So say wall art that you could spin. Nothing majorly heavy but also without a long shaft since it’ll be on the wall. How would you go about doing it? Awesome work love the videos! Excuse my ignorance if I haven’t dug deep enough to find the answer in other videos.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

A lot of engineering to make this work. Short shafts with some way to secure the piece that goes on it. If you are in the USA please give me a call. Normally I would ask for a consulting fee for anything this complex. My number is on my website.

[@MaRcUs77MC]

@@KevincaronSculpture Awesome, thank you for the time. I will definitely contact you.

[@OraleIggy]

Kevin, this is totally off topic, but I had my catalytic converter stolen and it looks like they used a diablo sawzall blade. Is there any way to secure my next catalytic. Such as welding a straonger or harder rod over my exhaust to dull out that diablo sawzall blade? Thank a bunch. I figured you would know a stronger metal that i might be able to use

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Short of wrapping the exhaust pipe with a 1/4 inch thick pipe I really can't think of anyway to slow they down. Weld a chain from the cat to the car might help.

[@OraleIggy]

@@KevincaronSculpture Thank you, I think I am going to just have to make a cage for it and hope this is enough to prevent theft.

[@mohammedtroy4296]

how the other bearing working?

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Not sure what you are asking.

[@mohammedtroy4296]

@@KevincaronSculpture your balls bearing

[@tophat2002]

I want to waterproof my bearings diy but it seems impossible.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

All depends on the design and what type of bearings you are using. Nothing is impossible, just takes more time and money.

[@earlie47]

I like it.

[@chelseaputnam8544]

Anyone else thinks he kinda sounds like yoda? Lol

[@KevincaronSculpture]

Step up it is! Kermit they used to call me!

[@Lloyd.B.]

That top bearing could have been a normal wheel type, to stop the sideways movement, and let the thrust bearing take all the weight (downward force)?.. I imagine normal are better than thrust for stopping sideways movement, since they are only held together by gravity?..

[@KevincaronSculpture]

I find using two normal bearings back-to-back work the best to keep the wobble out.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

I'm typing right now! :)

[@hope2985]

If I had the machine shop equipment needed to bore out the pipe this would work. The average home shop does not have this kind of expensive equipment.

[@KevincaronSculpture]

You have to work with what you have or what you can afford. I spent a long time learning how to use what was on hand to do what they were never intended to do. One of the best parts of my "job" to tell the truth!