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Conover Lathe Bearing.

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Conover Lathe Bearing.

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Conover Lathe Bearing.

Jake

>All,

I am a newbie at turning and just bought a used Conover lathe from a family friend. And I am very excited to start using it. I wanted to fix up some things before we got to far (while we are deciding what tools to buy.) ;-)

I knew the bearings needed to be repacked, and in the process of removing them I damaged one of the cups (bearing seal) I know they are Timken bearings and are also used on Ford truck, but I do not know the part number so I can pick up a replacement. Does anybody out there know both the bearing part numbers and the cup number?

Thanks for all your help.

I have to admit, I have been lurking around the site for some time, and I am very impressed at the wealth of information available and the friendly attitudes everywhere.

Jake

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David Propst

>Hi Jake,

I used to have a Conover and replaced the bearings when I first got it. They probably did not need replacing, but the lathe had been used for 13 years. I just took the old bearings to a local Industrial Supply place and they fixed me right up.

The Conover is a GREAT lathe. I sold mine to a good friend who primarily wanted it for chair and bed spindles. Now he is making a bowl now and then. :-)

Does yours have variable speed? If not think about upgrading it.

David

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Jake

>No, I do not have variable speed, but I have a jack pulley off the back so I can adjust it way down or way up. Not sure how much a good varible speed motor is, and the one I have now works just fine. I think my bearings are in good shape, just in need of a repacking, but I damaged one if the seals, hopefully I can track one down tonight after work.

I talked with Alan Steytler at conover-lathe.com (A VERY nice guy) He has the whole set (bearings, seals, belt) for 65. Since I don't need all that, I would rather spend the extra money towards a new tool.

Wish me luck.

Thanks for the help.

Jake

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Brian MacDonald - Olympia, Wa

>Jake

Timken bearings usually have the numbers stamped into them. They should be on the flat face of the cup and on the race of the cone. Any good bearing shop should be able to supply the set at a reasonable cost.

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Bruce, N.B. Canada

>Jake as Brian suggested try you local bearing shop, if you cant find any numbers on the bearing or it's cup, take both to the bearing shop and they will measure them with a micrometer and supply you with the proper bearing snd usually at a lower cost than the lathe manufactuer. I'm not familar with the head stock in that lathe but if the bearings are of the tapered roller variety, don't forget they will no doubt require a little pre-load.

Good Luck with you nld new toy.

Bruce in N.B. Canada

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Bruce, N.B. Canada

>Jake as Brian suggested try you local bearing shop, if you cant find any numbers on the bearing or it's cup, take both to the bearing shop and they will measure them with a micrometer and supply you with the proper bearing snd usually at a lower cost than the lathe manufactuer. I'm not familar with the head stock in that lathe but if the bearings are of the tapered roller variety, don't forget they will no doubt require a little pre-load.

Good Luck with you nld new toy.

Bruce in N.B. Canada

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