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Anyone have a source for a top mount oar lock socket for a 5/8" oar lock shaft? Seems 1/2" is the only kind available. Need tall oar locks and they only come with 5/8" shafts. Thx, Appreciate any help.
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Re: Top Mount Oar Lock Socket
I have used oilite bronze bushings from McMaster-Carr before.
Drilled into the deck for a flush mount and epoxied in worked in my situation. -
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I've done the oilite as well. They are cheap, precision made and self lubricating. One caveat, from experience - make sure to seal any wood in contact or the oil will wick out of the bushing. I made a set by press fitting oilite into a plain bushing, then using a top plate to hold it. This would allow future replacement, but in 13 years of saltwater rowing they are still working fine.
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Re: Top Mount Oar Lock Socket
I used Rick's picture to make the set I'm installing now. I enjoyed making them quite a bit and while I haven't yet used them, I have little doubt they'll do well.
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You can make your own from a block of HDPE or hardwood thru-bolted on top of the sheer. That will give you a bit more height as well. HDPE is relatively quiet too. Make them long and drill multiple sockets and you'll have adjustable placement for different sized rowers.Comment
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Thx all. I was thinking I would have to make some. Think I will head for the oilite/bushing thing. Appreciate it.Comment
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