Another round column mill spindle bearing question

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Sftyvlv
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Another round column mill spindle bearing question

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I see alot of guys changing spindle bearings out. Is this because of necessity or just because?
Do many still use the stock bearings/lube and have you had issues?
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armscor 1
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Re: Another round column mill spindle bearing question

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Running at prolonged high speed cooks the bearings, changed mine only once over 12 years, avoid high speed at long intervals let the bearings cool.
Sftyvlv
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Re: Another round column mill spindle bearing question

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Thanks Armscor.
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