You guys are terrific! My first post and the response is overwhelming!
That's because we're a bunch of know-it-all's.

Good luck on whatever you decide to do.
Oh BTW.....I have it on very good authority that a piece of black delrin that is machined to a certain measurement and tolerance will eliminate shaft wobble and bearing/shaft replacement forever. It also affords very smooth and frictionless operation as well.
Jim