I have a Robust 2MT live center that is starting to show definite signs of wear and I was wondering if it is 1) feasible to rebuild a Robust live center and 2) is it worth the effort and cost (I have no idea)
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Is it worth it??
- Thread starter Paul Grenier
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I remember they have a thrust bearing. I’m guessing you could find a replacement one. if it is beyond the 5 year warranty I would check to see if Robust would rebuild it and then compare to new price.
Seems like asking Brent would be the way to go.
If that is made similar to the OneWay it is not too hard to get it apart. The bearings used will have a generic number on them which would be easily replaced at any bearing dealer.
Hi, as others have said, give us a shout here at Robust. If you've had it less than five years (seven if you bought it new with a lathe), we do it for free. You just have to pay the shipping here. If not, the cost to install new bearings is $28 plus return postage.
I replaced the bearings in mine (another brand) and the cost of the bearings was about the same as buying a new live center.