tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post4570152930518583939..comments2024-03-28T17:33:32.921-04:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: DeadeyePhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-21213203905075675612017-01-19T09:35:02.451-05:002017-01-19T09:35:02.451-05:00As it turns out, I was having a discussion about L...As it turns out, I was having a discussion about Lignum Vitae island and ship's bearings as you were posting your comment! Apparently Lignum Vitae bearings are self-lubricating, and reabsorb their oils when not in use...or so I was told.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-7922797820952541422017-01-19T09:04:55.121-05:002017-01-19T09:04:55.121-05:00While photographing from a boat in the Florida Key...While photographing from a boat in the Florida Keys years ago, my guide pointed out an island called Lignum Vitae and that the rare tropical hardwood found there was used for shaft bearings on ships. The island is a state park and protected. The bearings do not take grease and are water lubricated. Mikehttp://photoblog.michaelhalminski.comnoreply@blogger.com