I am ready to make a mechanical drawing but have issues

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of finding a rod that has both grooved bearing and linear bearing with no slop. The concept of "press fit" tolerance is also brought up, with questions about what size rod would be press fit and what size would locate without pressing. The individual expresses a desire for an engineering friend they can trust and is given resources such as the Engineers Edge website and the Machinery's Handbook.
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One question is, I need a rod that both has grooved bearing tightly fit and a linear bearing on the same rod with no slop. Is this possible? What is a "press fit" tolerance? If I have a 0.5 hole, what size rod will be press fit? What size will locate without pressing? Boy I wish I had an engineering friend that I trusted. Thank-you.
 
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1. How can I improve my mechanical drawing skills?

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