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[Jared]

Originally Posted by ekapalka

Hmm... I was told that properly spaced pulleys wouldn't require a tension system :/ I guess I'll get looking into how that's done. As for the bearings, do you have a ballpark estimate for the prices they offer? I like the weight and look of them, but the bearings I've found are only $19.

If you can get the center to center distance correctly, like if you're doing it on a mill/CNC, you won't need tensioning.

Silverthin bearings are nice, but really pricey. If you've got the room for thicker ones, you could save some money. I know 1640 uses a large ball bearing, a large thrust bearing, and a bushing on top.