The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 9, 2012 13:13:23 GMT -5
Somewhere in here I read a post and in it someone had linked a site, Ebay I think, where they were selling Pillow Block Bearings at a decent price. Does anyone know if they are still selling them, what the link is, or the name of the Ebay store selling them?? Thanks.
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 9, 2012 13:23:30 GMT -5
there are tons of bearings on ebay. what size?
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 9, 2012 15:38:59 GMT -5
Yep, Ebay. I also get the replacement bearings for my saws on Ebay...and blades, even got my Genie on Ebay. I can't think of too much that's not on Ebay.
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fwfranklen (Mike)
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Post by fwfranklen (Mike) on Sept 9, 2012 15:53:46 GMT -5
When I replaced the bearings for my 10" lortone saw it was eBay. My 24" blade eBay, sanding discs eBay. So like Randy said you can get most everything on Ebay.
Or we are just a bunch of eBay junkies...
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shermlock
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Post by shermlock on Sept 9, 2012 17:48:16 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 9, 2012 20:20:55 GMT -5
When I got new bearing inserts for the pillow blocks on Erics 14 inch HP I paid $38 each. When I needed them for my almost identical saw they didn't have the correct inserts, so I had them check by dimensions on complete pillow block units and the local McGuire bearings had them for $16 and change each. I went back and got 4 more for building a big tumbler base. 3/4" id with shielded ball bearings and grease fittings. They have a lot more at the Portland OR store. I like to do what I can for local vendors when I can.
Lee
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Sept 9, 2012 20:55:04 GMT -5
It's hard to beat the prices at the Surplus Center. www.surpluscenter.comI bought 3/4 inch pillow blocks from them for a homemade tumbler a few years ago - no problems.
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spicer m
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Post by spicer m on Sept 9, 2012 23:22:43 GMT -5
This is where I buy most of my bearings, pulleys and V belts. 1" pillow block bearings $10.00 Good cast iron pulleys. www.thebigbearingstore.com/ Mike
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 11, 2012 15:03:48 GMT -5
I'm looking to build my own tumbler for larger rocks and wanted to use 3/4 inch cold rolled steel axles, very strong with minimal flex, and 4, 3/4" pillow block bearings. I have an old motor from a wood lathe I was given but never used and I have line on a 1/4 hp brand new for abut $90.00, along with belts, pulleys and stuff. I wanted to use about 6" diameter pipe with a solid cap on one end and a threaded waste clean out on the other end so I can access it easier when I do my grit changes. (course to medium only)
The Ebay one is perfect for me 4 bearings for $28.00 and they are brand new too!
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Sept 11, 2012 20:44:27 GMT -5
I use primebearing off ebay and have bought a large qty of them with no problems. They aren't an expense like they used to be but on occasion I still might opt for a more expensive fafnir made in US bearing, for one I like the set collars that lock into place on the shaft onto the bearing vs. the imports that just use set screws. I can say get a small tube of locktite as the set screws do have a tendency to come loose.
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 11, 2012 21:48:31 GMT -5
I can say get a small tube of locktite as the set screws do have a tendency to come loose. I always have some handy!!
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