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Author:  SnowManSnow [ Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Is this bearing ok?

I just got this in from stewmac ... it’s a router bearing for binding and such, but it looks like it’s missing some of the bearing or something... the other side looks like the others
Thoughts?
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Author:  Barry Daniels [ Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:28 pm ]
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Looks like the outer part is just extended.

Author:  SnowManSnow [ Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:11 pm ]
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Barry Daniels wrote:
Looks like the outer part is just extended.

At any rate I don’t think it’s right unless they changed designs for some reason. It’s the same
Height as my other bearings


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Author:  surveyor [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:25 am ]
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I've never seen one like that. Try it on a piece of scrap. If it's no good you'll know directly.

Author:  Clay S. [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:03 am ]
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I have a couple of bearings that have a similar construction, but they are used on each end of a small spindle. The way that bearing is made it looks like it would either catch debris or interfere with the cutter,or if mounted the other way make it difficult to tighten the retaining screw with a pair of pliers (I often use pliers in lieu of the usual hex key) But if those actually are non issues the bearing might be O.K.

Author:  Colin North [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:13 am ]
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Why not ask SM?

Author:  rbuddy [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:52 am ]
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Too bad all the bearings don't have an extended collar. Sometimes it's a close call getting the bearings to run against the body when routing purfling shoulders when the binding channel is cut first. I prefer doing it in that order because I feel it helps reduce potential tearout of the spruce by taking less meat.

Brian

Author:  SnowManSnow [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:14 am ]
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Colin North wrote:
Why not ask SM?

I have
Their cs lis slow lately


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Author:  Colin North [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:54 pm ]
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SnowManSnow wrote:
Colin North wrote:
Why not ask SM?

I have
Their cs lis slow lately


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Weekend too.

Author:  Freeman [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:31 pm ]
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I recently (3 months ago) ordered a new set of their binding router bearings and none of them look like that.

Author:  phavriluk [ Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:07 pm ]
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I think the suggestion to contact SM was a suggestion to pick up the phone and ask. I think email is easy to stack up and reply when convenient.

Author:  SnowManSnow [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:34 pm ]
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phavriluk wrote:
I think the suggestion to contact SM was a suggestion to pick up the phone and ask. I think email is easy to stack up and reply when convenient.

Thanks
:) call them
All their ca is via email right now

All that said they did respond and another is on the way


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Author:  doncaparker [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:38 pm ]
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SM is pretty invested in customer service. If you are not happy with something, they will do a lot to make it right.

Author:  SnowManSnow [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:06 pm ]
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doncaparker wrote:
SM is pretty invested in customer service. If you are not happy with something, they will do a lot to make it right.

It’s always been my experience too


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