Making something out of ball bearings, (Any suggestions)

[figbat]

Got any vermin?

 

[slowmotion]

Err.......body adornment?

 

[DCLane]

Is that still a thing? I remember undertaking that particular lark (though as a lab, not a project) back in my BEng undergrad days in the mid 90s...

My major project was composites modelling.

He's testing packaging impact for a client. That's all I can say apparently.

 

[johnnyb47]

I've just a mad idea. How about getting hold of an old tattie bike and covering the frame with ball bearings. I don't know how i would stick them on though, but it look unusual (and heavy) 🤪

 

[Dayvo]

Build one of these designed for the size ball bearings you have.

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Or a simple Bagatelle.
More of a woodworking project, though, TBH.

 

[Reynard]

He's testing packaging impact for a client. That's all I can say apparently.

Ah. Breaking things.

That's one of the best bits of engineering.

 

[Jenkins]

Is nobody else wondering just why @johnnyb47 would have 10kg of ball bearings lying about the house?

 

[classic33]

Is nobody else wondering just why @johnnyb47 would have 10kg of ball bearings lying about the house?

No.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Make a knife !

 

[Dave7]

When we were young we lived near Leyland Motors who made Centurion tanks. The ball bearings out of their axles were about 1" diameter made great marbles in the playground.
Maybe you could invent a game and sell them as essential supplies?

Just noticed this thread.
We used to call the glass one ollies and the BIG ball bearings were called steelies.
I remember once playing on the way home from school. I got a tad over enthusiastic and my steelie hit the curb, shot up and straight through someone's window.
Aged maybe 11 I honestly recall thinking ....do I ask for my steelie back or run like the clappers. I hope they enjoyed my steelie

 

[Bazzer]

Depends upon how quirky you want to be.
Unusual drink coasters either for own use or gifts
Forming an eye catching shape such as a leg or hand
Make an object which functions as well as catches the eye. A wall clock for example. Mechanisms and hands are easily bought leaving you only with the shape to consider.

If you magnetise some beforehand, that may make life setting them in place a little easier