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I am looking for a replacement bearing for an old lathe. The lathe spindle assemble features a collet-like bronze bearing with a nut for tightening the inner diameter.

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Unfortunately, I cannot find this style bearing at the required size. Is it possible to use a bearing adapter sleeve inside a plain bronze bearing?

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If not, are there any suitable alternatives that would allow me to reduce shaft runout?

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  • $\begingroup$ Any decent machine shop should be able to manufacture that collet and threaded collar assembly... $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Mar 14, 2018 at 20:29
  • $\begingroup$ I can too, if I only had a lathe. The problem is that machine shops want a fortune. $\endgroup$
    – user148298
    Mar 14, 2018 at 22:00
  • $\begingroup$ Do it cheap or do it right - your choice - you have to pay for skill... Me - I would get one of my sons to make it as part of their apprenticeship - toolmakers well polymechanicien... $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Mar 14, 2018 at 22:07

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I would check McMaster and Misumi to see if a a stock bearing or flange bearing would fit. If not get one sizer smaller and (hand) ream to inside diameter needed.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#bronze-bearings/=1c3onde https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/mech/M0100000000/M0107000000/

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