Anybody have any experience with the ceramic thrust bearings available from WW Supply?
Stock bearings on my Delta 14″ bandsaw gave up the ghost (with many lovely sparks as the blade cut a groove in it!) and these look like a nice replacement.
Good deal? Bad news? Shout if you know either way.
Thanks
Edited 7/5/2007 10:38 pm ET by Ckenney
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Never used those bearings but the replacements for a delta bandsaw are very cheap from a bearing supply house.You might want to check the prices in your area.The bearings are a very common size
I looked into them awhile back -- here's a review I found:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/saceramicguideblocks.htm
Not a whole lot of meat there, but might get you started.
Personally I use ceramic and phenolic guide blocks, depending on blade size. But use only roller bearings for the thrust(cleaned and oiled frequently). Why would you want to hone the backs of your blades with ceramic and put sharp corners on the blades ? I stone the backs of my blades to be slightly rounded for easier turns. I've talked with the Mfg of those ceramic thrust "bearings" after I tried a sample thrust bearing they had sent and he couldn't refute my practice and reasoning. IMHO they are just another gimmick for sales.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Edited 7/6/2007 11:54 am ET by BruceS
I doubt you're going to see any benefit from a different thrust bearing. The Delta 14" takes a very common and cheap bearing size. Take off one of the ones you have and look for a number on it like 6xxx (sorry, not sure of the exact number). Your local electric motor shop, industrial supply, or a good hardware store will have them on the shelf. Any make will be of sufficient quality for this application. Should be less than 5 bucks each, less than a buck at a bearing supply.
Pete
Edited 7/6/2007 3:58 pm ET by PeteBradley
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