Abstract: A short in-line turnbuckle having telescoping threaded parts and including grip screw locking structure to apply frictional forces to prevent relative rotation of the turnbuckle parts once the turnbuckle is adjusted to the desired length. In one embodiment a swivel connector element is provided for the turnbuckle. In another embodiment, a set screw acts against a threaded bolt of the turnbuckle structure while a separate lock screw provides a frictional force on separated sidewall portions of the turnbuckle to selectively prevent relative rotation of the threaded turnbuckle parts.

Abstract: A bearing lubrication apparatus, including a bearing support stand having a reverse conical stepped cavity therein to support a wheel or other friction bearing assembly, a grease applicator in the form of an open cylinder filled with lubricating grease, and a manually operated piston disposed within the open cylinder to force grease from the cylinder through a bearing raceway supported on one of the horizontal steps of the bearing support stand. As new grease is forced through the bearing raceway, old grease on each individual ball or roller bearing is removed and replaced by new grease. A process for filling the grease applicator involves placing the open cylinder in an inverted position and forcing one open end thereof into a container of highly viscous lubrication grease, placing a finger over the other open end of the cylinder to trap any air therein and create a suction force within the cylinder that retains the contained grease as the cylinder is removed from the grease container.