Can you replace Dremel bearings

I doubt you will be able to replace the bearings on your Dremel for less than the cost of a new tool when you factor in your valuable time and fuel. However, I am also one who will spend US$300 in time and money to accomplish almost as much good as tossing the old tool and buying a new one for US$50. Just Because.

I guess Dremel sells the armature and bearings as an assembly because pressing them in place is done easier at the factory. 26 bucks for the assembly or thirty for a new tool and accessories on eBay. Hmmmm.

--Winston

It may be that the bearings are loose in the housing. new housings are cheaper than the rotor assembly, and you can even try shimming them - with paper etc. /mark

The front bearing on mine is shimmed with a strip cut from an aluminum pie pan . It was too loose to get a decent finish when I used it as a (light duty) toolpost grinder . Does fine now . -- Snag

Good question. Last time I tried getting bearings, the local supply house couldn't match them up- the sizes skip in the bearing catalog. Theyu must be made-to-order. Dremel won't sell just the bearings- I had a rather lengthy correspondence with some high mucky-muck at Dremel about that. They were nice enough to send me a coupon for my next purchase.

-Carl

I shimmed them with some Scotch tape. No vibration at high speed now. Thanks.

I think that was the most positive and uplifting post of the day...

Glad it worked, too.