Tannehill
19-08-2007, 10:30 AM
I notice on the GSO website they now desribe roller bearings for their azimuth motion on the bases. This must be new, since the 12" I bought in March had the little teflon pads. I'm wondering, also, if that's why it was slightly discounted at the time: a new line with roller bearings was coming out and the vendors were eager to clear the old stock.
I'm curious. I've had mixed thoughts on some roller bearing bases....I've seen the rocker bottom "dented" in some models by the pressure of these (too small?) rollers on a (too soft, I would therefore conclude) laminate surface. Resultant motion quality was chattery and wash-board like.
Anyone have a roller bearing GSO dob model in their hands?
Scott
I'm curious. I've had mixed thoughts on some roller bearing bases....I've seen the rocker bottom "dented" in some models by the pressure of these (too small?) rollers on a (too soft, I would therefore conclude) laminate surface. Resultant motion quality was chattery and wash-board like.
Anyone have a roller bearing GSO dob model in their hands?
Scott