696zz to 626 bearing converter

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For a project requiring a 626 bearing, the only distinction between a 696 and 626 was their outside diameter. Using FreeCAD, I designed a part where you simply print it out, slide the 696 bearing into its center, and then insert it into your desired application. I repurposed 696 bearings from an old laser printer that I had been storing for years since they were readily available to me. While there is a 1mm difference in width between the two bearings, it has not caused any issues in my experience.