a few questions

[brendank]

hi im new to the forum im from ireland i have a warco 600 lathe. im making a few bushes for tractor loaders hedge cutters etc from mild steel. should i be using a stronger grade of steel for this application? also should i get the bushes hardened to withstand wear and tear? case hardened or tru hardened? i am greatful for any advise you can give me

[aametalmaster]

Well if you make them harder something else is just going to wear out. The bushing seems to be the weak link so i would just use mild steel...Bob

[sha-ul]

Originally Posted by aametalmaster

Well if you make them harder something else is just going to wear out. The bushing seems to be the weak link so i would just use mild steel...Bob

Isn't that part of the reason they used brass/bronze for bushings& graphite impregnated nylon for a sacrificial material. I have heard very good things about the Nylatron in high vibration applications.

[brendank]

it would save time and money i think if the bush was harder and just replace the pins