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Rick Starr
12-03-2006, 06:00 PM
It seems to be the season of dry/bad bearings for me.
Can anyone recommend a retail source for bearings online? I have found several online tool parts places, but they want $40-50 for a $10 bearing. ATV places seem to have the same bearings for $12-15, but I can't find one that has both the bearings I need.
Specifically I need: NTN (or equivalent) 6204LB and 6205Z.
Thanks.
Ken Hutchins
12-03-2006, 06:18 PM
Try http://www.mcmaster.com/ they should have then, usually quick service.
Ethan
12-03-2006, 07:50 PM
Ken's advice is good - I've ordered 100+ lbs. of stuff from McMaster-Carr, chosen standard shipping, and had it sitting on the porch after work the next day. They're typically not cheap, but everything I've ever purchased from them has been of above average to superior quality - even the "economy" class items.
Rick Starr
12-04-2006, 06:19 AM
Doh! Thanks for the tip! I've been a very happy mcmaster customer for a decade now, but in all that time i never noticed or thought to inquire whether they have bearings! I have an order percolating with them already, to which I'll add these.
Thanks gentlemen!
I'm also a McMaster fan.
For power transmission parts i think that Grainger might be more focused (but dunno). http://www.grainger.com/
Another outfit which is efficient and possesses vast inventory is MSC Corp, initially a tool/mill supply outlet. www.mscdirect.com/
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