New One-Piece Babbitt Bearing for a Blacksmith Blower
Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org via YouTube
Overview
Watch a detailed restoration video demonstrating the process of creating and installing a new one-piece babbitt bearing for a vintage blacksmith blower. Learn step-by-step techniques for machining, pouring, and fitting babbitt bearings as part of machinery restoration work. Follow along as traditional metalworking methods are used to fabricate this critical component that allows the blower's shaft to rotate smoothly. The video provides hands-on instruction in bearing making, offering valuable insights for those interested in vintage machinery repair and maintenance.
Syllabus
New One-Piece Babbitt Bearing for a Blacksmith Blower
Taught by
Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org