What Type of Threaded Bushing Is Used in a Hurdy Gurdy Shaft?

The allaboutcircuits forum communityIn summary, a musical instrument maker and hobbyist is seeking help identifying a mechanical component used in a hurdy gurdy shaft. The component is a threaded bushing with a plastic housing and metal insert, likely made through injection molding. Its purpose is to support and guide the shaft while also allowing for an adjustable fit. Further information on its dimensions and thread sizes would be helpful in identifying the specific type of bushing.
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Hi there everyone,

This is my first post here. I'm a musical instrument maker who also dabbles in robotics and electronics as a hobby.

I need some help identifying a mechanical component. It's in two parts, a plastic internally threaded housing and an externally threaded insert that screws into it. I don't *think* it's a custom made component; it looks moulded.

In this application (a hurdy gurdy shaft) it's purpose is to a) house the end bearing that supports the shaft and b) allow the fit to be adjustable.

Outside photo, screwed in:

http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/cache.php?url=http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38919&d=1326710901

Outside photo, unscrewed a bit:

http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/cache.php?url=http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38920&d=1326710901

What it's doing (diagram is too small, sorry):

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9220294/photos/gurdyBearingDiagram.png

Many thanks,
Barnaby
 
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Hi Barnaby,

Welcome to the forum! It's great to see someone with such diverse interests in music, robotics, and electronics.

Based on your description and photos, it looks like the component you are referring to is a type of threaded bushing. This is a common mechanical component that is used to support and guide a rotating shaft, as well as provide an adjustable fit.

The plastic housing is likely made through injection molding, which is a common manufacturing process for producing large quantities of identical parts. The externally threaded insert is most likely made from a metal, such as steel or aluminum, and is screwed into the housing to provide a secure fit.

In terms of identifying the specific type of bushing, it would be helpful to know the exact dimensions and thread sizes of the component. This can help determine if it is a standard off-the-shelf part or a custom made one.

I hope this helps in your search for the mechanical component. Best of luck with your project!
 

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