You can weld a piece of pipe over the end of the shaft and then fit a flanged collar bearing inside the pipe pretty easily. Check out the MSC catalogue for what is available and you'll get plenty of ideas, I'm sure. And don't overlook the fact that many larger hardware stores carry some standard bearings for 5/8" shaft as they are used for wheels on lawnmowers and the like.
Bob, You can weld a piece of
Bob,
You can weld a piece of pipe over the end of the shaft and then fit a flanged collar bearing inside the pipe pretty easily. Check out the MSC catalogue for what is available and you'll get plenty of ideas, I'm sure. And don't overlook the fact that many larger hardware stores carry some standard bearings for 5/8" shaft as they are used for wheels on lawnmowers and the like.