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I fixed my dad's angle grinder with a ball bearing I salvaged from my gerbil's old excercise wheel a few years back. (i.ibb.co)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee to c/imadethis@lemm.ee
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It was even the same brand. I love when hoarding materials pays off.

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[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 59 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

6201RS

  • 6 - type code: single-row, deep groove ball bearing
  • 2 - series / robustness: (2 corresponds with 'light', which is more durable than 0, but less durable than 3 or 4)
  • 01 - size code: 12mm bore (inner diameter)
  • RS - grease seal: rubber seal one side (no seal would be '6201', both sides sealed would be '6201-2RS'. Z and ZZ are used similarly to indicate presence of steel shield(s))

The 6201 is a good fit for this application, and providing the gerbil wasn't too hard on it, should last a long time.

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Comments like these are why I periodically still love the internet.

[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I kinda needed this today, thank you. <3

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I know you have equally developed knowledge and opinion on a variety of things, like sliced bread or boot rubber compound

[–] Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc 8 points 8 months ago

This guy bearing.

[–] CosmicTurtle@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

I recently took apart my weed whacker and it used the same ball bearing. I actually learned that these ball bearing casings (?) are super common. I replaced mine with a skate board bearing and it's as good as new.