Michael Cochran Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Before I waste any time and other valuable resources I want to ask if anyone's seen it done before. I have a craftsman belt sander that has a 1 hp motor that works great and everything about it is good except there is one bearing goin out so it won't run right. Hopefully that actually makes sense to someone other than myself. Since I have another belt sander just like it I thought about rebuilding the one into a belt grinder and that requires either makin or buyin a new bearing. I don't know much about bearing an therefore would probably buy the wrong one but of course not knowing much I probably couldn't build one very well either. If anyone needs pictures or more information regarding what I have or what I'm plannin please tell me and I'll show you what I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 the bearing will be a ball race, it will have numbers on it, you should be able to get a replacement cheaply locally or online easily. just bought 20 large bearings at a cost of about $1 each inc delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Even if it doesn't have a legible number you can measure inside bore , diameter , and width and find a bearing for it pretty cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I appreciate the quick replies guys. I'll take a look and see what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlEagle Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If it is a Craftsman just take it back to sears and they should give you a new one. my dad took a 25 year old drill in to get a new chuck for it and they just tossed it in the trash and gave him a new one in a case with everything. If they don't replace it they can have the parts dept. give you the bearing number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 2 hours ago, GoodOlEagle said: If it is a Craftsman just take it back to sears and they should give you a new one. my dad took a 25 year old drill in to get a new chuck for it and they just tossed it in the trash and gave him a new one in a case with everything. If they don't replace it they can have the parts dept. give you the bearing number I didn't even think about that, don't know if they will still just replace power equiptment like there handtools but they are good about getting parts unless the maschine is real old . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud in PA Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Back in ancient history I worked for a Sears repair center. Every Sears store had a sign over the entrance that said " your satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" . I'll bet that if they still carry that sander they will exchange it for a new one. I've seen people buy a new lawn mower in the spring and return it in the fall, and get their money back. It takes all kinds I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 It is a handheld craftsman. I didn't know they repaired/replaced power tools but now I'll have to look and see if they still make them. I wasn't really thinking about replacing it since I have a duplicate, that why I just thought I'd try to build a grinder out of it. If they replace it then I'll keep it for wood and probably tear into the other one I have fo my grinder build lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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