bearing question

[JasonM]

I've seen several posts about replacing bearings.

Should this be done on a regular basis, or just as needed? What types of symptoms indicate a need to change the bearings?

 

[wdcav1952]

Jason, when my CarbaTec mini started to have bearing problems, the speed dropped off considerably and it started making more noise.

FWIW,

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Cav does that mean you need replaced too? You are slower and more noisy too. [}]

Jason you might also notice a build up of heat in the head stock as well.

Mike

 

[JasonM]

Thanks guys. Good info to have.

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by JasonM

Thanks guys. Good info to have.

Of course my advice was better than that guy with the hot headstock!!

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by wdcav1952

...... the speed dropped off considerably ......

Hmmm,

Exactly how many RPM's is there in a considerably? [}]

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by Mudder

Originally posted by wdcav1952

...... the speed dropped off considerably ......

Hmmm,

Exactly how many RPM's is there in a considerably? [}]

Scott, Kiss My Grits!!