Need Some Miniature Bearings

[igota33]

have a bit of a weird question. i'm in adelaide and trying to find some miniature bearings that are 1x3x1mm, that is: 1mm centre diametre, 3mm outer and 1mm thick. they are pretty much the smallest bearings around. i need 2 for a small project and can only seem to get them from the U.S. any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

craig

[igota33]

it's hard i know. tried hobby centres etc. but no luck. bumpity bump

[igota33]

anyone? bump

[dontfeelcold]

what are they from?

[SECURITY]

maybe ring up the people who make:

-dremil drills

they use small bearings

-rc cars

same

they might be able to get you in touch with suppliers.

[igota33]

from what i can gather, they are used in dentistry and watch making as well as model helicopters. i want them for a model helicopter i'm trying to repair. they are available in the U.S. but the postage they want for them is more than the bearings. looks like it may be too hard. i might have to try an alternative.

i've tried model shops across australia, bearing wholsalers etc. but to no avail. i'm not normally into these things but i'm hooked on this... http://www.modelflight.com.au/rc_model_hel..._helicopter.htm

it's more of a hop up for the helicopter. will have a 1mm carbon fibre rod running through it.

[666DAN]

try FAG bearings....no I'm not taking the piss

[crack]

try here. they're in QLD

only stainless steel are available for individual sale. the rest are sold as packets of at least 50

[igota33]

cheers crack. found those guys but:

1. They're $15 each bearing and

2. they're closed for christmas.

i have now ordered some from america at $11 U.S. incl. postage for 2 bearings which is about $14. sent by air mail.

thanks everyone for your help.

craig

[MBS206]

That's not too bad of a price really...

I had to pay $25 for a bearing once (Small one too!) because the company that used them in there RC cars, decided they had to be said size, and that no one made them, so they were specific to that car!

[25GTT]

for minature bearing especially in model rc cars you cant go past acer bearings. Use them myself in my xray T2 on road racer.

http://www.acerracing.com/bearings.html

they have heaps of different bearings there, i understand you have them by the sounds of it but if there are any probs or need some in future i would recommend them and there very good at replying to e-mails AFTER you purchase them aswell which is great afterservice, ver much a rarity these days!