Jim Finn Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I have a 15" Jet scroll saw that I use a lot. It was made in 1988 and this model is no longer made. One of the bearings in the drive train seized on me. I went to a local bearing supply house and got a replacement for under $6. One hour down time. Shop locally when you can. amazingkevin, NC Scroller, Phantom Scroller and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 It amazing that nearly every bearing ever made is still available at a local bearing shop I needed front wheel bearings for a rare Italian motorcycle. The sole remaining dealer in the mid Atlantic told me it would take 6 months to have them sent from Italy. I took the bearings to a bearing shop and they measured them and fixed me up with new bearings in less than 5 minutes, AND for abut 10 percent of the dealer price. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Great news. glad you were able to shop local and to fix it fairly easily and inexpensively. Happy cutting! Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have a 15" Jet scroll saw that I use a lot. It was made in 1988 and this model is no longer made. One of the bearings in the drive train seized on me. I went to a local bearing supply house and got a replacement for under $6. One hour down time. Shop locally when you can. Miller bearing in town here wanted a lot of money an i would have to wait for it to be shipped.that's when i regreased all the bearings i could on the type 1 dewalt and got a solid hard labor 's more work out of her!Glad they could help you jim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Jim, that was a good cheap fix. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be_O_Be Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 The internet is a great source for parts and most dealers use this but, nothing beats being a "SLOB" (shop locally owned business). Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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