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GLENN BUNT07/01/2016 20:53:34
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Hi,

We`ll it had to happen some time !

My Tom senior Light Vertical has starting showing signs that the spindle bearings need replacing. The spindle is noisy above 2000rpm and the surface finish when profile milling is poor. The noise seems worse when machining internal contours so I suspect it might be more to do with the deep groove bearing at the top of the spindle rather than the angular contact bearings at the bottom of the spindle.

Before I start stripping down the spindle my question is has anybody gone through the process of changing the bearings (mine is circa 1976) and can offer advice on the process? Are there any recommended companies where I can purchase the bearings ?

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