WTB: wheels for Unique linen presser

[Bamacues]

UPDATE: Unique Products replaced the wheels that had quit working for free. What great customer service!! Thanks!!

I have a Unique Products irish linen presser, and 2 of the 3 pressing wheels have frozen up. Does anyone know where replacements can be acquired?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[patrickcues]

Have you tried using delrin and making some yourself?

 

[Dave38]

You may be able to dissassmble the wheels and either lube the bearings or replace them. Try squirting a little WD40 on the hubs and see if that frees the wheels up. It may save you a few bucks

 

[cueguy]

Lube

You may be able to dissassmble the wheels and either lube the bearings or replace them. Try squirting a little WD40 on the hubs and see if that frees the wheels up. It may save you a few bucks

Good idea - there is also some stuff I just found lately that works pretty good. It is called "Jig-A-Loo" ;-) Great and non-greasy...
I found it at Home Depot.

Larry

 

[Dave38]

It is called "Jig-A-Loo" ;-) Great and non-greasy...

I know there's a joke in there somewhere....:thumbup:

It's good to have a non-greasy lube. That's why I don't use stuff like 3-1 oil anymore. It would loosen stuff up, then gum it up worst a short time later.
Dave

 

[GatzkeCues]

bearings

If I remember right. I think they are called cam follower bearings.

Mike

 

[JoeyInCali]

If I remember right. I think they are called cam follower bearings.

Mike

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cam-followers/=2dwpgi

 

[dbCustomCues]

I got a a few sets of bearings from them, they sell them for like 2 dollars each.Just call them.They just can be popped out and re pressed in pretty easy.

Edit sorry mine in the Porper press