[TheForge] babbit bearings

[John Newman]

I bought a 12" woodworking jointer the other day and I think I am going
to have to re-pour the bearings in it.  I had a few questions for those
of you that have done it.  What is the best way to get the old babbit
out? melting with a torch, or chipping?  I am going to get a mandrel
turned to pour around, should I have collars machined in to act as a
dam?  And lastly what type of babbit would be good for this the local
supplier has about 20 grades of babbit.

John