This is an update on my trial of a shield bearing (lower larger one that is). The shield bearing failed this week. Dust got into it; shield bearing might not be "dust resistant" enough to withstand the wood routing condition.
I have replaced it with a factory (Milwaukee) supplied bearing which is a sealed one. I may look for something better than this PEER (low cost) for a one that is sealed but can reach RPM up to 18 000... probably an SKF low friction seal type.
The good thing is that I now have trained myself on MK 5625 bearing replacement within half an hour!
Stick with sealed bearing... or let me know of any better findings...
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Milwaukee router 5626 with a lower shield bearing might not be a so good idea...
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hi ,nice to meet you here , i was the first time to tag your blog,welcome to my blog too,wish you have a good weekend.
Hi Paco,
Yup, as I said. SKF LF bearings are OK to 19K according to spec on www.simplybearings.co.uk. I dug the sheilds out of the dirty ones and they might clean, regrease, and fit LF shields from the original (bosch) ones. Have you ever tried this? I don't think they are worn.
I am trying warming up the bearings before use as the spindly lads do - I see no real difference. What you reckon?
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