Looking for a 1.25" Steel Ball

[JoeyGee]

I would like to make a few Shoot the Moon games for Christmas presents--thanks to the afforementioned Duluth Trading Co. Christmas catalog for the inspiration...

Anyway, I found some plans:

http://www.twwwg.com/Plans/39H-rollerballgame.pdf

I can find everything locally except the 1.25" steel ball. Any idea where I could find one? Looking at retail versions of the game online, the ball doesn't seem that big. I would prefer not order, but will if I have to.

[LCHIEN]

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-1-250-inch-Dia...#ht_1798wt_700

not too cheap, but probably very high quality stainless steel balls which is what you will need.

there's more on ebay,
try searching
steel ball 1.25
steel ball 1-1/4

but they run $4-10 each ball

[pelligrini]

Found these guys online, never used them.
$14.95 for a set of 4 http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit8605

*edit* Haha, it's the same comapny as in the auction Loring found.

[LCHIEN]

Found these guys online, never used them.
$14.95 for a set of 4 http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/Kit8605

*edit* Haha, it's the same comapny as in the auction Loring found.

i bought some thrust bearings for the bandsaw from VXB, service was good.

[gsmittle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-1-250-inch-Dia...#ht_1798wt_700

not too cheap, but probably very high quality stainless steel balls which is what you will need.

Do the stainless steel balls freeze as easily as the brass ones?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

g.

[dreichel]

I like looking at McMaster-Carr for hardware and other products. They're selling a 5-pack of 1.25 inch steel balls for $14.59 per pack. They're not stainless steel, though, if that makes a difference. http://www.mcmaster.com/#steel-balls/=9ofofc

They also sell stainless steel balls, but they're $11 each! http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-balls/=9ofnz5

And, they have balls made from titanium, chrome steel, Grade M50, Grade S2, Grade E52100, aluminum, ceramic.......