In the shop I worked in a couple years ago they were repairing one of the lathes, a 16x30 Lodge & Shipley from the late 50's early 60's, same as the one I have at home now.. The Timken spindle bearings were made to order for several thousand $ and the lathe was out of commission for 4-6 months waiting for them..

I expect if you want a bearing bad enough you can have it made.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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