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Bandsaw Guide Bearings - CanoeBoy - 08-08-2016
Gots me some frozen up bearings on my Rikon B/S. Sounds like this is pretty normal to have the guide bearing constantly freeze up on these bsaws. Funny that Woodcraft doesn't carry bearings, and I can't find any in town either. Checked all the local industrial shops, motor shops, hardware stores, sporting good stores, and taverns. Aint nobody carry them.
So asking the help of the WN brain trust. I'm definitely not a big fan of the Rikon stock guide, but I'm not going to change it right now so I just want to replace the bearing.
Here is what I have found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RP8FW2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AFLT987H7WA7G
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045F2NHO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Not much price difference with one being ceramic and the other steel. Wondering if one would be better than the other, or would it be better to go with a higher quality bearing costing more. Suggestions are always greatly appreciated.
Mike
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - thewizzard - 08-08-2016
Both look fine. Cheap is OK. You can also look at E-bay. There are a lot of sellers peddling bearings there at $1 - $2 per unit with free shiping.
Only real requirement (for me anyway) is that they are "double sealed". Sometimes they just call them "sealed". Each side has a seal to keep wood dust out and lube in. Two sides x 1 seal on each side = double sealed. Double shielded will do but eventually pack-up with wood and lock-up or will spit out a big glob of lube. Open bearings are not advised unless you want to clean them after every use.
If you have a local seals, bearings, and O-ring store you can find them for instant pick-up. Otherwise you will need to order. As you note, most hardware type stores don't cary bearings. You could try a skate shop if you have one around.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - MichaelMouse - 08-08-2016
As a woodturner who cuts wet stock often, I bought an appropriate set of these. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_22?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=ceramic+bandsaw+guides&sprefix=ceramic+bandsaw+guides%2Ctoys-and-games%2C348 Then I discovered how well they worked for all my other bandsaw tasks - as long as the blade width was 1/4 or greater. Less than, go phenolics or oiled maple. No real lover of roller bearings.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - jlanciani - 08-08-2016
How about 10 for under 5 bucks; http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-PIECES-608-2RS-8x22x7mm-Dual-Sided-Rubber-Sealed-Deep-Groove-Ball-Bearing-/222078696953?hash=item33b4ebfdf9:g:sywAAOSwJQdXBu5Y
There is nothing to be gained by using a more expensive bearing than this for bandsaw guides. They are a consumable in this application.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - Cian - 08-08-2016
(08-08-2016, 12:32 PM)MichaelMouse Wrote: As a woodturner who cuts wet stock often, I bought an appropriate set of these. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_22?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=ceramic+bandsaw+guides&sprefix=ceramic+bandsaw+guides%2Ctoys-and-games%2C348 Then I discovered how well they worked for all my other bandsaw tasks - as long as the blade width was 1/4 or greater. Less than, go phenolics or oiled maple. No real lover of roller bearings.
Sound advice. I've personally been using Lignum Vitae guides for years.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - fall - 08-08-2016
PM Sent
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - Phydeaux - 08-08-2016
I have no idea where I got this idea, but I was once told that some band saws, or at least my Craftsman, use the same bearings as a skateboard. So I went to a skateboard shop and bought a set of bearings in a k00l d00d box. They fit like a glove and worked like a charm.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - woodhead - 08-08-2016
WD40 might get you by in a pinch. worked for me.
Al
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - bennybmn - 08-09-2016
I got bearings from Amazon as well.
RE: Bandsaw Guide Bearings - mike4244 - 08-10-2016
Do a search for "Power Transmission" and your zip code.These supply houses carry bearings,pulleys and belts etc.Every thing you need .
mike