Hi, I'm new to this site and eager to learn from you all! I don't know if I posted in the correct thread, so I'm sorry if I am in the wrong place.
I have a Delta 14" bandsaw (28-275) and the upper bracket (holding the blade guide blocks and thrust bearing; part number 426-02-089-0002) is literally disintegrating in front of me. It seems like a cheap cast iron part that is full of cracks.
I am looking around for a replacement bracket and find that the part is discontinued everywhere I look online. I would really hate to just throw away the whole bandsaw because of this one part - so does anyone have an idea of a workaround part that I could buy? Or a way to fabricate one? (I'm guessing a 3D-printed part wouldn't be strong enough for it, but I do have access to one if that is an option that people think would work.)
Any help someone could provide would be appreciated. Thank you!
Tim