What's the deal on bearings?

[brncreeper]

I picked up my Grainger NTN bearings.. made in Taiwan...

Still better than brass bushings...maybe.:monkey:

 

[RiverRat2]

Speaking of bearings...I just recently purchased a higher end clutch for my f150 and it came with a chinese throwout bearing. I have a hard time going through all that work and installing a bearing that says made in china on it. I think i'm just going to pick up another non chinese bearing, if I can find one.

Good Luck!!!!!!

 

[Lakeside53]

Still better than brass bushings...maybe.:monkey:

Hey.... you didn't HAVE to say "MAYBE"...leave me with some hope...

 

[brncreeper]

Hey.... you didn't HAVE to say "MAYBE"...leave me with some hope...

 

[JimL]

So.. I was on the hunt for 6204 bearings today... not for a saw - but for a Bridgeport replusion motor (very cool design). I need CN or C3, sealed/shielded bearings.


Napa - SKF - $27.45 - made in Argentina; their in-house brand - CGG - Made in China, no class info - $4.95

Ace Hardware - $10.55. None in stock. Box says "Product may be from Korea, Poland, China, Taiwan, Malaysia or OTHER countries". I went there because I've occassionally found top quality GMN bearings in packages.. but most of what I find is China.

Shucks - SKF - $15.95, Made in Argentina - only one in stock, just shields with no seals.

Carquest - NTN - $16.95, Made in Japan, rubber seals (I wanted rubber seals ON metal shields). No-name rubber, Made in China -$3.95


Oh well it was Sunday...

To the web..

Ebay: I can buy 10 for less than $20 - China.. junk...

Grainger has the exact bearing I need (electric motor quality) for $10.85, in stock at my local warehouse...


NOT ONE of these was made in the USA, but I'll trust SKF or NTN no matter where it was made.

Sometimes when Im chasing down bearings a good place to looks is the local John Deere dealer. Ive gotten several USA bearings from them with just a bearing number. Just a FYI...