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I have a MarkV 500. In the headstock parts list I need to replace the bearing on the Drive sleeve assembly. the bearing is the one ref# 54 retaining ring holds. I replaced the Gilmer belt and I think I messed up the bearing getting it back together because it starts to get warm then hot to the touch. I already have adjusted the belt tension in the hopes it was maybe too tight. When I get a replacement what is the best way to drive this bearing into the headstock so I can use the retaining ring.
Thanks
johnny601@netzero.net

johny, I haven't heard - did you get your bearings and have you been able to get them installed.

Which bearing are you replaceing? Have you viewed the Sawdust Session on bearing/belt replacement?

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/shopvid ... _Belts.htm

I had my bearings pressed in/out by a freind with a bench press. Anyone know If them videos are for sale? My connection doesnt allow me to veiw them.

No, the maintenance videos (DVD) are not available yet on DVD.

My, my, my, Dusty, do you keep the neighbors up with your woodworking at these hours?:rolleyes:

does not bother my neighbors, they are far enough away that they can't hear. Thank goodness for the acreage; my nearest neighbor is about 200' away and their bedroom as on the far side of their house.

Hey! Me too. My closest neighbor is more than 200' away. Gives us more "noise" freedom eh?:D

I would not waste your time or money buying bearings from shopsmith. They cheap in cost and materail. I am waiting to hear back from them about a refund for these bearings. They seemed fine until they where pressed in, Thats when they started binding and making noise. Better off spending more money up front then having to go thru this twice.

Hi,

I forgot who was asking about normal bearing temperatures a few weeks back. For my newer & recently refurbished machines, I noted the idler/jointer shaft is typically warmer than the upper drive sleeve shaft -- I believe this difference is normal.

As to someone's bad experience with a "made in Japan" quill bearing, I did recently replace a damaged quill that had such bearings. I noted my new quilll, and the quill on my newer 510, both have bearings made in Poland. No complaints so far. But other folks will know a lot more about this than myself....

Best Regards,

I think my original bearings on my jointer were made in U.S.A. The replacements (from Shopsmith) were made in a foreign country. I have absolutely no problem with this. As long as the specifications on the bearings meet desired requirements they should perform well. As for the bearings made in the U.S.A. wearing out - these things happen - that's why we should be very happy to have Shopsmith behind us helping with maintenance and parts.