non-locating / floating bearing - shaft location

[dsc]

Indeed if it's only used to stop the whipping, if it's supposed to carry any load, then it depends where the load is attached and that affects how the inside / outside rings should be fixed (and what fit should be used).

Regards,
dsc.

[Swarfing]

The load is on the other end, the screw is turned down at the floating end with a gap between the thread of the screw and bearing. The commercial ones off ebay and the likes have a circlip holding the bearing onto the screw. In this situation the bearing should be a loose fit into it's mounting.