I think the bearings on my Shopsmith jointer cutterhead are going out. This is a jointer I purchased new in 1984.
When I spin the jointer input shaft by hand there is a soft but audible noise and a dragging feel. Can I replace just the bearings or do I need to buy a whole new cutter head assembly?
Jointer cutter head bearings
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Jointer cutter head bearings
- Matanuska
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
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chapmanruss
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Re: Jointer cutter head bearings
You can replace just the bearings. You can find the ones from Shopsmith USA SKU 502898 at the link below. They fit both the older (pre-1999) Jointer Cutterhead Assembly and the newer one.
https://www.shopsmith.com/product-page/ ... aring-only
There are bearings available from other sources.
These are pressed on bearings so a puller to remove them and a way to press them on are needed. Does not require a Press and can be done with simple tools.
https://www.shopsmith.com/product-page/ ... aring-only
There are bearings available from other sources.
These are pressed on bearings so a puller to remove them and a way to press them on are needed. Does not require a Press and can be done with simple tools.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Re: Jointer cutter head bearings
Thanks Russ. Much cheaper than replacing the entire cutter head. Can you point me to a post explaining how to push the new bearings on without a press?chapmanruss wrote: Mon Jul 06, 2026 11:12 am You can replace just the bearings.
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These are pressed on bearings so a puller to remove them and a way to press them on are needed. Does not require a Press and can be done with simple tools.
- Matanuska
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.