Needed - 1" shaft

SteveB · 2014-08-04T15:29:43+00:00

I need a piece of round shaft about 18" long. It is for the bucket on a loader, being the pin it swivels on. The ends are held in by mechanical stops, no welding or fancy stuff. Looking at Metal Depot and the like, and there are lots of different steels. Which steel should I use? I want one hard enough to resist repeated abrasion. It will be lubricated by common grease gun. Suggestions for number of steel type? I have found these for $25 or less. Final length to be determined by measurement. Anyone got a piece laying around? One inch diameter. Cold rolled would probably do the trick, but while I have it apart, I thought I'd put something in there that will last a long time. Steve

Aug 04, 2014 21 Replies

Rate this thread:

F. George McDuffee 11 years ago

================ Make two

formatting link

Harden to prevent wear.

formatting link

Vote

clare 11 years ago

+2 for the "case hardened" shaft supply - makes real good pivot pins for loaders etc -

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required