iv got some 8mm id A/C bearings but they are open (as apposed to sealed) so for now ill stick with the skate bearings
it would be nice to seal the nose and have a nice light oil swishing around in there :)
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still a bit of work to do on this but it will give those that are interested an idea of what we have been on about