Noel Hegan
02-21-2007, 6:04 AM
Hi, after many years of searching I finally found a radial arm saw. It's not as old as I would like it to be but I'm happy. It's an early 80's DW 125 Powershop.
Few things I need advice on:
Bearings - there's 3 bearings on the arm and they feel, turning them with my fingers, as if they're clogged with sawdust rather than pitted or worn. Generally I'd be happy to renew them but overhere the DeWalt replacements are around $40 each plus shipping, not a fortune I know, but.... If I try and clean them out with solvent is it possible to repack them (removing and replacing seals etc) with grease or something similar?
Other option is to find a bearing supplier and see if I can source at a sensible cost. I haven't removed the bearings yet and cannot see a manufacturer's name on the top side, does anybody have details on their size? I'm assuming little has changed in specification over the years.
I'll also be getting a Freud or Forrest neg rake blade.
TIA
Noel
Few things I need advice on:
Bearings - there's 3 bearings on the arm and they feel, turning them with my fingers, as if they're clogged with sawdust rather than pitted or worn. Generally I'd be happy to renew them but overhere the DeWalt replacements are around $40 each plus shipping, not a fortune I know, but.... If I try and clean them out with solvent is it possible to repack them (removing and replacing seals etc) with grease or something similar?
Other option is to find a bearing supplier and see if I can source at a sensible cost. I haven't removed the bearings yet and cannot see a manufacturer's name on the top side, does anybody have details on their size? I'm assuming little has changed in specification over the years.
I'll also be getting a Freud or Forrest neg rake blade.
TIA
Noel