Thrust Bearing for Bandsaw

[Gregory King]

Well, the short version of my story is that I just acquired a 16" Walker Turner band saw that is in dire need of a thrust washer replacement. The outside diameter is roughly 1 9/16". Does anyone know where such an item can be found. Short of a Carter upgrade for now. Looks like the one I have [original, I suspect] is mount permanently on the shaft.

I'll give the long gloat version of this story before the week-end is over. With pictures too. And with a little luck, I'll finally update my 3 year old thread on the 14" General planer as well. Thanks. Greg

[Tom M King]

Carter sells individual parts.

[Jim Finn]

Look in your local yellow pages for a bearing dealer. Take your old one to them and there is a good chance they will have some in stock . It is likely to be the cheapest place to get one.

[Stan Calow]

Grainger is worth a look, if you know the dimensions.

[David Kumm]

There are a lot of W-T guys at owwm.org. They will know as will Bobby at woodworkerstoolworks.com Dave

[Terry Therneau]

spaceageceramics.com lists a part for the WT. I have no experience with how good they are.
The thrust bearing on WT saws (and in fact several WT machines) is an odd size that cannot easily be found.

[Mike Wilkins]

Get the outside and inside diameter measurements, go to the local farm supply store or well-stocked hardware store and find an equivalent size.
I did that for a late 40's/early 50's Craftsman band saw I recently restored.

[Jon McElwain]

Napa has an excellent selection of bearings at very reasonable prices. I've bought several bearings that I thought would be more odd-ball since they came out of woodworking tools, but they have always had what I needed.

[Gregory King]

Thanks all. I'll check with some local suppliers first. Without any kind of a part # to start with, I'll probably get the shoulder shrug and 4 head look from the sales person. I did check the web this morning and Woodworkers Tool Works appears to be a good source perhaps. If they don't have seems, they are willing to make. Greg 334521334522334523