Bandsaw guide bearings.

[Phil Pascoe]

I had a Woodstar BS12 which I sold to buy a Record BS14. This one was fubar and needed everything replacing, but it was so cheap it was well worthwhile. I noticed when changing the guide bearings that they were the same size as the Woodstar - 22mm x 7mm with an 8mm bore. These I found are easily obtained, they are standard bearings for skateboard wheels, so if you measure yours and they are this size you're in luck.

 

[Nick.]

It's little hints, tricks and shared info like this that makes the world go around - Cheers Phil, even though I will probably never ever need it, someone out there may & good on you for posting.
It would be funny if someone on a skateboard forum found out they could buy bandsaw bearings for their wheels too

 

[Spectric]

Are they of the same quality ? Also are we saying that skateboards use a common component yet most other manufacturers seem to go out of there way to be different .

 

[John Brown]

Same as my Inca.

 

[J-G]

22mm x 7mm with an 8mm bore. These I found are easily obtained, they are standard bearings for skateboard wheels

Not specifically for Skate Board wheels - that's a standard code 608 with whatever pre or post anotation to indicate type of shielding etc.

With so many 'Standard' bearings available, I can't see why (or even how) any manufacturer of any item that needs bearings would ever consider specifying a 'Special' size.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Are they of the same quality ? Also are we saying that skateboards use a common component yet most other manufacturers seem to go out of there way to be different .

I would think the bearings would get far more of a hammering in a skateboard than on a bandsaw.

 

[John Brown]

I would think the bearings would get far more of a hammering in a skateboard than on a bandsaw.

I agree with this. Added to which, the skate bearings are such a small fraction of the price of the Inca part that I really wouldn't care if they only lasted 3 months.

 

[Fergie 307]

Generally much cheaper to get your bearing and take it to a local supplier to match up. These, along with belts etc, are just the sort of parts where the manufacturers really take you for a ride. And you often find that the original parts aren't even that great quality, especially on the cheaper machines.

 

[J-G]

Simply Bearing list them at £2.51 (from memory!)

 

[stuart little]

Are they of the same quality ? Also are we saying that skateboards use a common component yet most other manufacturers seem to go out of there way to be different .

As far as I know, bearing have common sizing, & that parts are produced to accept the appropriate size bearing.

 

[Mike Fletcher]

Yes, simply bearings have all the standard sizes. Make sure the part number ends in "Z" or "ZZ". These have sealed bearing, good for a band saw.

 

[Fergie 307]

As far as I know, bearing have common sizing, & that parts are produced to accept the appropriate size bearing.

And you will often find that a top quality bearing from a specialist will be far cheaper than the fairly mediocre ones often supplied by the manufacturer, especially true on cheaper machines.
Be careful buying on places like e bay. Bearings are some of the most widely counterfeited items on earth. Stick to good outlets like simply bearings. They also do a massive range of seals, belts and so on.
Well worth finding your nearest actual bearing supplier, can be very handy when you need something quickly.