32" Crescent Bandsaw Lower bearing housing (shell)

kqua · Sep 30, 2018

I've acquired an old Crescent bandsaw that has had the original lower babbitt bearing changed out to pillow blocks. There is some wobble in the lower wheel and I'm thinking I would like to change it out for the original babbitt bearing, But, I'm missing the bearing housings/shells. Any leads to one would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Keith

johnoder · Sep 30, 2018

My 36" had been changed to ball bearing - with what I suppose were factory castings - tubular cast iron, big each end for bearing, and "tabs" on the sides for bolting the casting down. If I find a photo, I'll edit it in

Photo was after I sold it and it went to live at much more elegant facilities.

Don Burch · Sep 30, 2018

I have a pre 1920’s Canada Machinery Corp 36” that still rides on babbitt. Unfortunately, the lower shells are part of the main frame. I took my lower wheel and shaft to a machine shop and had them balance the assembly.
These big wheels do not have to be out by much to create concern.
Maybe you should try that first.

Don

kqua · Sep 30, 2018

Thanks for the info and photo. Food for thought.

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