My Acetal Bearings from McMaster-Carr arrived today. A few other builders have found that replacing the steel bearings that come with Rockler with these is helping cut down on the noise. I tried the polishing and White Lightning lube, but I don't like the newton's cradle noise that still comes from the bearings hitting each other in the track. I just need to get some teflon lube and I can switch them out maybe this weekend.
I've been working on getting a final 400 grit sanding on all the dome panels today. Utility Arms and Large Data Port have been removed from the frame and need a light sanding before priming.
I decided not to file my Utility Arms down so they can clear the skins. I may someday down the road get them hooked up to servos, but until then, keeping them locked behind the skins keeps little fingers out better.
I've been using SteelStik to help fill in some of the small holes on panel edges and one particular dent in a dome pie panel. Its been working fairly well. It sands quite easily. I found it in the glue area on the paint aisle at Lowe's. Sets up fast, real fast!
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