machine shop suggestion?

[scout800]

Hi friends, does anyone know of a triangle area machine shop that will do a small job? I need to get new bearings pressed on my PM 72 tablesaw arbor shaft. I don't have a gear puller or press, so I know when I am over my head. I live in Chatham County, but regularly travel to Chapel Hill and Burlington.

Thanks,

Bill W.

 

[MarkW]

Put the shaft in the freezer over night and warm the bearings up to about 180° and they will slip right on.

Thats a fact. I have done this on more motors than I can count. I typically just heat the bearing and use a can of freeze spray on the shaft though. Just make sure its seated properly and hold it in place a few seconds.

 

[lhmayberry]

If you can't find any help maybe I can since that is what I do at work.I don't mind throwing in a helping hand when I can. I probably have the needed tools at home. Let me know if I can help.
Les

 

[toolferone]

You might look at the local community colleges. Some have a machinist program and they will take on small side jobs to help teach the students. Should be much cheaper too.