Ceramic thrust bearing for my Grizzly G0568 BS

[Dee Dee Martin]

Anyone know where I can get a set of ceramic Thrust Bearings for my Grizzly GO568 bandsaw?

[Jim DeLaney]

Klingspor and Woodworkers Supply both have them in their catalogs. Something like $18.95, as I recall...

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

Grizzley? They should be happy to sell you some.

[Dee Dee Martin]

I spoke with Grizzly, and they don't sell them.

Jim, is Klingspor online? I can't find them. Are they the sandpaper folks?

All the ceramic bearings (washers actually) that I'm finding, are for 14" saws, and won't really work for my 24" saw.

[Dee Dee Martin]

These pictures are of the style I need. The ceramic "washer" is the white part, for those unfamiliar.

Inside diameter where the shaft goes is 12mm Outside diameter of the bearing is 32mm Thickness of bearing is 10mm

[Jamie Buxton]

Well, Laguna has a ceramic side- & thrust-bearing product they're very proud of. They put it on their 24" saws, so it should work on yours too. However, it isn't in that $20 price range Jim mentions.

[Dee Dee Martin]

Ya, I'm not too interested in the Laguna product.

[Jim DeLaney]

...Inside diameter where the shaft goes is 12mm Outside diameter of the bearing is 32mm Thickness of bearing is 10mm

Yeah, the ones for the 14" saws are 30mm OD & 10mm ID, so they won't fit your saw. That's what WW Supply & Klingspor have. Sorry.

Not that it'll do you much good in this instance, but Klingspor's website is Http://www.woodworkingshop.com

[Frank Fusco]

What is the advantage of ceramic?

[Rye Crane]

Hi Dee Dee,

You may want to call Luis Iturra, Iturra Designs. 888-722-7078 or 904-642-2802 Jacksonville, Fl. He has an great catalogue mainly for the 14" saws but also sells other supplies and is quite knowlegable. I know he also sells the cool block replacement guides for the euro style guide systems.

Best of Luck,
Rye Crane

[Dee Dee Martin]

Great idea Rye. Years ago, I bought some ceramic guides for my 24" minimax, and for the life of me I can't remember where I got them....but I'll bet it was from Luis. Thanks for his phone number.

[christopher saintdenis]

Hello,
I am thinking about purchasing the G0568 so I am just curious what you think of the stock guides on the saw? I see your changing over to Ceramic thrust bearing for your Grizzly G0568 BS.
Best Regards