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07-17-2006, 08:42 AM
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Name: David City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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My 20 year old Hitachi router needs bearings replaced I think; anybody know where I might get this little chap fixed up?
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07-17-2006, 08:59 AM
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Name: Joe City: Holly Springs State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 66 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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David, you might start with Speciality Tools on Atlantic Ave. | |
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07-17-2006, 09:01 AM
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Name: David City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by bladeburner David, you might start with Speciality Tools on Atlantic Ave. thanks, I'll look them up
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07-17-2006, 11:55 AM
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Name: Tom City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Bearings are usually pretty easy to replace. Bring it up to the store when you come up for the PC spray gun and I will take a look at it if you want. | |
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07-17-2006, 12:01 PM
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Name: David City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by toolferone Bearings are usually pretty easy to replace. Bring it up to the store when you come up for the PC spray gun and I will take a look at it if you want. Thanks Tom, I didn't know you were into that sort of repair. I didn't want to get into it mayself because of the drag of locating the no doubt metric bearings.
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07-17-2006, 01:49 PM
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Name: Tom City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by DavidF Thanks Tom, I didn't know you were into that sort of repair. I didn't want to get into it mayself because of the drag of locating the no doubt metric bearings. I worked for Black & Decker in a repair shop for almost 2 years before I started working in the retail woodworking business. and I have a 1 year degree in machining, hence the "tool" in "toolferone" | |
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07-17-2006, 02:27 PM
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Name: Ray City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Tom is, no doubt, the better choice... but if you did have occasion to visit Speciality Tool on Atlantic (just a few doors down from Hodges)... then you are just around the corner from the Habitat for Humanity ReUse Center.
Ray
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07-17-2006, 03:12 PM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Also right in that same area off Hodges is J&S Tools, another good little tool repair place. I was able to find new brushes for an old worm drive circ. saw there.
Dave 
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07-17-2006, 04:10 PM
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Name: Christopher Cain City: Roanoke Rapids State: NC County: Halifax Join Date: Sep 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Here's another supply tidbit, in that area.
Wilders Nuts and Bolts is right across from the Habitat Center.They have EVERY type of nut, bolt, screw, or fastner that you can think of. | |
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07-17-2006, 04:23 PM
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Name: David City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by toolferone I worked for Black & Decker in a repair shop for almost 2 years before I started working in the retail woodworking business. and I have a 1 year degree in machining, hence the "tool" in "toolferone" Wow, Tom, hidden talents! I'll be sure to bring it with me when I come down.
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07-17-2006, 10:04 PM
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Name: Bruce City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Don't forget ABC Tool Repair, they are directly across from Wilders. Ann and Johnny are real good at fixing things. When I need a part, I just let them order it for me when they are ordering from vendor. Saves excessive freight charges. Oh yeah, most bearings ARE METRIC. On most routers, getting the collet off armature is worst job. A quick shot with impact wrench (air or electric) will usually get it off. Bearing can be purchased from Grainger, and another company formerly know as Dixie Bearings off New Bern Ave. | |
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07-17-2006, 10:18 PM
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Name: Tom City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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David,
What brand and model number router are you talking about? | |
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07-18-2006, 12:33 PM
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Name: David City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by toolferone David,
What brand and model number router are you talking about? Hitachi FM8
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07-18-2006, 12:46 PM
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Name: Pete City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 63 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Another excellent source for bearings is Motion Industries , 2000 Garner station Blvd. 919-779-7400. I've used them many times for my Dewalt router and Porter Cable OSander bearings.
Just take the bearing with you, they will measure it and sell you a replacement. I've found their bearings a little better quality than the manufacturers, they last longer, and the price was right .
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