blairtech

Can you tell me... is the Ferdco from Allbrands actually a ball bearing, or some kind of non-roller bushing? And do you have to grease or lube it somehow? (The 3-pulley one I got off Ebay had ruined bearings when I got it- it took about 4-5 pounds of force just to turn it! JUNK!) Did the Ferdco one turn easily and smoothly when you got it? Thanks much!

Just for you info... I ordered the same.. off Ebay for 110.00 and am returning it today. Don't know if it's only a problem with mine, but the bearings SUCK, and it takes a minimum of 4-5 pounds of force just to start it turning! I can also feel the bearings grinding, and it looks like they press the axle/bolt through the inner bearing races, effectively ruining the bearings. Lousy design, or assembly, and I wrote a letter to say I'd be returning. Think I may try the 2:1 reducer from Allbrands instead....