Buying new bearings

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April 9, 2020 at 3:06 pm #7756

Robert DeMarco
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Have a question I need to buy new bearings for my joiner so I can install the new cutter head . Since I have never ordered bearings before and I am completely confused after looking at the McMaster carr web site . I need some help .I assume I am looking for sealed bearings but what type. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
April 9, 2020 at 4:39 pm #7757

Michael Luciano
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The bearings usually have a manufacturers name on the race and a model number. If you go on the internet and type in bearings you will find several places to purchase bearings on LI. I just take the old bearing to the store and they match it. Did this when repairing my band saw and also my lathe. Worth a shot.
April 10, 2020 at 10:27 am #7758

Robert DeMarco
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Thanks Mike guess that what I’ll be doing over the weekend.
April 10, 2020 at 11:24 am #7761

Joe Bottigliere
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Rob, Mike offers a very practical solution. But if I remember right, you have a Delta? Why not go to Delta and order from them or at least look at the parts list? I know Grizzly provides replacement bearings for their machines by model number as well.
Also note, that there is a difference in bearings. American made have an edge over the others. You pay a few dollars more but it’s well worth it.
April 10, 2020 at 7:37 pm #7764

Robert DeMarco
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Joe I have the part numbers . Frank Pace told me about a place in Florida going to call them on Monday . Also looked at McMaster Carr . Going to take out the old cutter head over the weekend so I have all the information on the old bearings . Should have just bought the head from my wood cutter I wouldn’t be going thru this right now .Live and learn
April 11, 2020 at 11:01 am #7768

Ben Nawrath
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I’ve ordered from the place in FL before (I think). But mainly there’s a bearing model number that’s universal right on the size. I can send a pic as an example if you want. You can even get them on amazon, but questionable quality.
April 11, 2020 at 3:01 pm #7780

Robert DeMarco
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Ben I have the model numbers I need but there are different variations on each model .I know the numbers and letters mean something I just don’t know what .Glad I don’t have to do this everyday
April 11, 2020 at 8:41 pm #7785

Ben Nawrath
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Pretty sure as long as you have those numbers and letters you’re all set.
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