Where could i find spindle bearings for a woodfast shortbed lathe? I bought the lathe a year ago knowing I might have to replace them but I didn't get a book on it. Thanks Gary
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woodfast bearings
- Thread starter Gary Chapman
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Have you tried contacting Woodfast ?
Jim
Have you tried contacting Woodfast ?
Jim
Bearing Replacement
Bearings come in standard sizes. If you remove the old bearings and take them to a bearing store they can replace them. In some cases they may have to order them, but often not. "Bearings" is a standard Yellow Pages category. I am sure there on-line possibilities as well. Bearings come in different grades; the people at the store can help you choose the best grade.
Stuart Lilie
Bearings come in standard sizes. If you remove the old bearings and take them to a bearing store they can replace them. In some cases they may have to order them, but often not. "Bearings" is a standard Yellow Pages category. I am sure there on-line possibilities as well. Bearings come in different grades; the people at the store can help you choose the best grade.
Stuart Lilie
Gary try VXB. I got the replacement bearings from them for my 1442 for a 1/3 of the price jet was asking. http://www.vxb.com/
Just measure the outside, inside diameter and the thickness of the bearing.
Good luck,
Mike
Just measure the outside, inside diameter and the thickness of the bearing.
Good luck,
Mike
Gary:
I have had good luck getting bearings through eBay using 'bobhill5' as the seller, also known as "Bearing Bargains". His eBay store has a listing of standard bearing sizes and numbers, and at the very least can be used as a quick reference to standard bearing numbers. His prices are reasonable and the quality of the bearings are quite good; I only have purchased the "higher end" bearings from him, but they worked just fine in my repair of an old Delta 46-525 headstock, and in two other power tools I've reconditioned, and a set of bearings for in-line skate wheels I bought to build a steady rest. Bob's shipping is also quite quick - as I recall I received them within a few days each time I ordered; he's located in northern Ohio.
You can have a look at his eBay page HERE*.
Just another possible source for what you are looking for. I have no affiliation with him other than being a satisfied customer.
Good luck!
Rob Wallace
*OK - So I just checked eBay (2 pm CST, 24 Jan 2010) for 'bobhill5', and it appears he does not currently have items for sale, nor is his on-line store open... this is news to me.... perhaps he's on vacation or taking a break from selling. This is a disappointment because his eBay Store pages were so helpful! If you need the bearings immediately, it might be best to go to another source.....or send an e-mail and see if Bob replies.
I have had good luck getting bearings through eBay using 'bobhill5' as the seller, also known as "Bearing Bargains". His eBay store has a listing of standard bearing sizes and numbers, and at the very least can be used as a quick reference to standard bearing numbers. His prices are reasonable and the quality of the bearings are quite good; I only have purchased the "higher end" bearings from him, but they worked just fine in my repair of an old Delta 46-525 headstock, and in two other power tools I've reconditioned, and a set of bearings for in-line skate wheels I bought to build a steady rest. Bob's shipping is also quite quick - as I recall I received them within a few days each time I ordered; he's located in northern Ohio.
You can have a look at his eBay page HERE*.
Just another possible source for what you are looking for. I have no affiliation with him other than being a satisfied customer.
Good luck!
Rob Wallace
*OK - So I just checked eBay (2 pm CST, 24 Jan 2010) for 'bobhill5', and it appears he does not currently have items for sale, nor is his on-line store open... this is news to me.... perhaps he's on vacation or taking a break from selling. This is a disappointment because his eBay Store pages were so helpful! If you need the bearings immediately, it might be best to go to another source.....or send an e-mail and see if Bob replies.
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As others have indicated go to your local bearing supplier as they will be standard of the shelf bearings and cheaper than going to woodfast to buy theirs.
As with most consumable parts generally cheaper to go to a local supplier.
Belts and bearings are usually readily available as most dont use anything fancy they cant source themselves.
As with most consumable parts generally cheaper to go to a local supplier.
Belts and bearings are usually readily available as most dont use anything fancy they cant source themselves.