[TheForge] babbit bearings

[Steve Smith]

The babbit on a triphammer I used to have popped right out, it didn't 
stick to the cast iron.

Steve Smith

John Newman wrote:

> 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
> 
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