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Old 10-26-2013, 09:05 PM   #120
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Originally Posted by Jake Raby View Post
If lubrication really is the problem, then why would bearing size even matter?
Great question...

In theory the answer could be that it takes bit longer for friction to destroy a bigger bearing just like it takes a saw a few more strokes to cut through a few more millimeters of wood. In practice, it doesn't matter unless the actual failure mechanism is related to load bearing capacity.
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