IanMac Bearing

[Ianmac]

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In an earlier post I mentioned the possibility of the techie bearing baseplate bending.
Ive just received 2 bearings for rework, the one on the left is OK the one on the right is a prime example of a bent base.
How one can abuse a bearing to that extent I dont know-but it happens.

[Matt_J]

Blimey, that's had a right wallop!

[RickeyM]

Hi Ian, glad to see a mate back on top health wise. I have one of your bearings and count me in the supremely satisfied group :D I see you mentioned having copies of the instructions and I would like a copy if you can.

To anyone considering an ianMac bearing get one if you can. if you want an upgrade but don't want to bust the budget it's a great alternative :thumbsup:

[Audio Al]

Mike New has stopped making his bearing , Good to see Ian doing his thing :)

[Natara]

Thanks Ian for taking the time to send instructions and to explain how to top up your bearing with oil. Excellent after care even though the bearing was supplied to the previous owner of the deck.
Thanks again Ian.

[Dubster68]

Nice to see your health improved Ian. I have a bearing in one of my turntables and I could never tell the difference in use between yours and the MN apart from price.

[Ianmac]

Its very quiet on the techie mods front in our current situation.

I thought I had managed to get 3 new techie bearings from Eastern Europe.

This purchase has fallen through.
Apologies to those who read this post before I edited it
Ian

[Ianmac]

Bearing oil for my lubricated bearings?
I recently had to replenish the supply of oil I used for my bearings. I thought could just go to my local stockist and buy some more -- Fuchs Silcolene SAE 5. no luck, I was showing my age, its no longer produced.
The search for a replacement wasn't as simple as I first thought. Outwith the motor trade SAE is hardly used. The two most common measures of viscosity appear to be CST and ISO. I had come across CST before when chasing silicon oil for my arm damper ISO was less familiar.
Thanks to Wiki I was able to find a "comparison" table which helped me look at alternatives.
CST 22 and ISO 22 are close to SAE5
CST 32 and ISO 32 are close to SAE10
Research for good low viscosity oil with good wetting properties, stiction and wear properties led me to look at Industrial Sewing Machine and Knitting Machine oils. Millers Oils, in Brighouse Yorks,have supplied these for ages and are well recommended, unfortunately it only comes in the equivalent of 50 gallon drums.
I was pointed to C Bennis Supplies in Southport who re bottle Millers oils, and others, for sale in small quantities. They also sell on EBay.
I bought two oils and have been using them for some time to my total satisfaction
Millers Industrial grade Sewing machine oil about £8 per litre
Millers Commercial grade Knitting machine oil about £6.50 per 1/2 litre.
If anyone is looking to replenish their bearing oil and not pay a fortune for a small quantity of "specialist" turntable oil this might be an option, the surplus you will have after you've filled your turntable bottle for the nexy 5 yrs can be used as a general purpose household oil.
The usual rider, I have absolutely no connection with C Bennis.

[au_lait]

Its very quiet on the techie mods front in our current situation.

I thought I had managed to get 3 new techie bearings from Eastern Europe.

This purchase has fallen through.
Apologies to those who read this post before I edited it
Ian

Hi Ian,

I have a bearing in one of my 1200s that I would LOVE to have you mod if you were in fact still doing them. No bother if not. Cheers!

[Ianmac]

I can help you i'll send you a PM
Ian

[cyto]

Just received my Ianmac bearing!

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[MötörBöögie]

I have an SP-25 bearing that I would like to have you rebuild.
I would donate another for you to pass on to another customer if you are interested.
Thank you

[Ianmac]

Havent seen an SP25 but what I read indicates that its the same as a 1200 in the motor and bearing arena. If it is, I can help you.
Ill do some more research and drop you a PM to morrow.
Ian

[Ianmac]

Have check my datsheets and the SP25 appears to use the same shaft assy as the 1200--SFMZQ20-01.
Ive sent a PM
Ian

[Qwin]

I would't put any value in spin down times they mean diddly squat! You'd hate the grease bearing in my KD-990 :D

Totally agree, I made my own bearing mod which was very similar looking to the Ianmac bearing.
Thin sowing machine oil gave the longest run down times, but didn't sound the best, a slightly thicker oil was what sounded best, but ran down quicker.
I can only guess that there was some viscous coupling going on.
My current Techie based TT has a Grease bearing and not light Silicon Grease, I use Castrol LM. Couples the bearing better and gives the motor something to push against?

[richluvsound]

I wish I'd come here first ,but

Hi Folks ,

I hope everyone is well in this crazy time ....

I'm wondering if any has bought and used the bearing uggrade from Funk Firm ? I've orderer and paid for one ,but having seen the quality of the "Boing Feet"
alarm bells are going off . I can't find any drawings of how they are made and the materials used .

I read a few reviews but even they seem a liitle vague ..

Any happy customers out there ?

Hope I've posted this in the appropriate section ?

many thanks , Richard

[skoobydooby]

Would love to get my hands on a couple of ianmac bearings if they’re still available please ��������

[mikeyb]

Ian doesn’t make then any more as the price to buy the oem one is too dear to make modifications financially viable.

Best you can do is put a wanted advert up in the classifieds and see if anyone is selling.

[skoobydooby]

Ahh shame...thank you for the update. Guess I’ll have to try to mod one myself. I have an engineer guy who reckons he can make the bits. Has anyone else here tried to make one with success?

Sunil