Delta bandsaw wheel bearings

[John Shaffner]

I have a 1970 Delta/Rockwell 28-200 bandsaw in need of new lower wheel bearings. I know I can get replacements through Louis Iturra, but at $45/set, I am curious if they can be acquired locally. Does anyone have the specs on these bearings? I know I'm trying to go less expensive (read cheap), but Soc Sec doesn't go as far as it did yrs ago. :( TIA
John

[John Lanciani]

I Get all of my bearings from here; http://www.usabearingsandbelts.com/

I Just rebuilt a 1959 Delta 14" wood/metal bandsaw and it was about $60 for all 10 bearings. The lower wheel bearings are the most expensive and they're about $10 each. You just need the number off of the bearing when ordering because Delta has used two different bearings over the years.

[Michael Weber]

took mine to a local Allied bearing place. Slapped them on the counter, they measured them and 2 minutes later I was out the door. Not close to $45.00

[Myk Rian]

accuratebearing.com is where many OWWMers go. Lynne is very helpful.
Have the bearing numbers you need handy.

[Lee Schierer]

I agree with the others, go to a local bearing supply house with your old bearings and they will fix you up.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Fastenal is dirt cheap on bearings. Delta's prices on bearings is just plain stupid, especially when they use Chinese bearings now.