Cutlass Bearings: metalic or non metalic?

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:47 pm

I'm adding a spare cutlass bearing to my parts box and, as usual, have a burning question:
Would the non-metallic bearing be as good as the metallic bearing?
What are the advantages of one over the other? I have a bronze one in there right now.

Post by **Tim** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:51 pm

I suppose the plastic shells are just fine, but lacking a truly good reason to switch from the tried-and-true, durable brass shell design that's been around forever, I don't see why one would.

Ceasar Choppy · Post by **Ceasar Choppy** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:21 am

I've found the FG bearings are much easier to remove-- especially if you have to hack it out-- when the time comes.

CharlieJ · Post by **CharlieJ** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:59 am

here's another nit picking point- it's a "Cutless" bearing- got nothing to do with swords.

And yeah, I know most people use Cutlass, but that isn't correct.

Having picked the nits, I will add I totally agree with Tim. It's been working WELL for years- why change?

Figment · Post by **Figment** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:05 am

I went with the brass because I epoxied it in place and I can cook it out when the time comes.