If you've read any of my other posts, you might know that I am rehabbing a 1942 K&T 2HL. I managed to get the table off this week (video coming soon to a YouTube channel near you) and took apart the right side bracket to remove the bearings.
There are a pair of tapered roller bearings and races in the bracket that are proving difficult, and in one case so far, impossible to find. Although I think I can probably get away without the special bearing, if I can find a NOS or a gently used one, it might prove to be better.
If anyone is parting out a 2HL and the table screw bearings are in good order, I'd be interested in having a conversation with you.
In the photo below, you can see the two bearings (Timken 23100 and 23100-X). The X variant has a slot cut into the inner race that accepts a L shaped key. I suspect this is here to keep the inner race from rotating on the splined/keyed shaft it rides on. The cups are 23256B - the B indicating it's flanged. I've seen new prices of the cup alone as high as $200 for Made in USA replacements.
TBH, that's a little steep for this home hobby project. I will end up replacing these bearings, as one of them fell completely apart after removal, and the rollers and races are pitted beyond use. The question is, with what. I can find a new set of import bearings for $300 all included. But it sure would be nice to have genuine Made in USA parts in this Made in USA machine.
There are a pair of tapered roller bearings and races in the bracket that are proving difficult, and in one case so far, impossible to find. Although I think I can probably get away without the special bearing, if I can find a NOS or a gently used one, it might prove to be better.
If anyone is parting out a 2HL and the table screw bearings are in good order, I'd be interested in having a conversation with you.
In the photo below, you can see the two bearings (Timken 23100 and 23100-X). The X variant has a slot cut into the inner race that accepts a L shaped key. I suspect this is here to keep the inner race from rotating on the splined/keyed shaft it rides on. The cups are 23256B - the B indicating it's flanged. I've seen new prices of the cup alone as high as $200 for Made in USA replacements.
TBH, that's a little steep for this home hobby project. I will end up replacing these bearings, as one of them fell completely apart after removal, and the rollers and races are pitted beyond use. The question is, with what. I can find a new set of import bearings for $300 all included. But it sure would be nice to have genuine Made in USA parts in this Made in USA machine.
