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Re: Sealed bearing VS Open bearings
« on: December 14, 2022, 03:53:41 pm »
Very interesting,  I learned something.

Our steam, IC and Stirlings aren't the most powerful, anything that robs them from causing higher friction is worth eliminating.

Going to try this on a few of my home made accessories that I have put sealed bearings in Bruce.
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