What metal

[Dot]

Wanting to know if any of you smart fellas know what metal would have the least friction in an aluminium channel?

[SteveW]

Got any easier questions, Dot? I'm from the bronze age!

[Dot]

Got any easier questions, Dot? I'm from the bronze age!

One wiz kid down Next please.

[BruceS]

Aluminium with a teflon face glued to it.
Look at those little teflon 'buttons' on the bottom of your mouse?
Any true metal sliding in aluminium will eventually bind & tear the alum.

[Dot]

Aluminium with a teflon face glued to it. Shall pass this info on Ta.
Look at those little teflon 'buttons' on the bottom of your mouse? I haven't got a mouse to look at but I do have a pussy or two
Any true metal sliding in aluminium will eventually bind & tear the alum.

Thanks Bruce

[BruceS]

Something like this Dot. Cut to size & maybe even countersink a screw to mount it.'
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Packs-of-4 ... SwpDdVe8O1

[Dot]

G said thanks for that link but not suitable for the application he has in mind. Just have to keep on making enquiries.

[jon_d]

wheels.


http://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/bu ... door-track

even a big ball sitting in a cavity.

[Dot]

Thanks young jon, We asked in buntings if they had anything along those lines and guess what they said? "NUP" so shall now go back and ask to see an older person.

[SteveW]

Aluminium with a teflon face glued to it. Shall pass this info on Ta.
Look at those little teflon 'buttons' on the bottom of your mouse? I haven't got a mouse to look at but I do have a pussy or two
Any true metal sliding in aluminium will eventually bind & tear the alum.

Thanks Bruce

What? You couldn't work it out from my answer?