Simply Bearings – Excellent service

[AlanWParticipant @alanw96569]

I've always had good service from Simply Bearings but, this time, they really excelled. I ordered some bearings at about 4.30pm on Friday and they arrived by post by 9.30 on Saturday morning. I did pay extra for first class post because I didn't expect dispatch until Monday. Clearly staff at Simply Bearings don't suffer from POETS-dayitis.

If anyone from SB happens to visit this forum, well done!

Alan

[AlanWParticipant @alanw96569]

[IanTParticipant @iant]

I've used Simply Bearings, Bearing Boys and (of course) Arc Eurotrade in the past, have enjoyed excellent service and will continue to use them all.

However, I recently decided to replace the Timkin (taper roller) bearings in my Atlas MF mill after some prolonged 'mulling' (e.g. the usual indecision). Whilst I couldn't detect any obvious problems with the existing bearings, I reasoned that (after 70 odd years) they might not be in perfect condition and it would make sense to do it while the machine was in bits and the headstock easily accessible.

So I shopped around and came across Bearing Basement (in Antrim, NI) and they had the bearings I wanted at a good price discount on both 'Simply' & the 'Boys'. I was a little bit dubious (not used them before) but the bearings turned up within the week and they appear to be the real deal. The savings paid for the Oilite bearings I needed for the other parts.

Regards,

IanT

[old martParticipant @oldmart]

They are my first choice, I have bought bearings and seals from them. Most of their dealings will be with industry, speed and service is paramount, and they extend this to the private customers also.

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

Always good for me, they can stock some pretty unusual stuff

[Alec GunnerParticipant @alecgunner39277]

I use Simply Bearings and Bearing Boys and have always been very happy with the service. However, more recently I have needed some unusual imperial sizes and have found that Senior Engineering in Leeds/Bradford have been able to supply. Luke Senior who runs it has been very helpful in advising what brand to go for as some of them have changed somewhat since the days when the original bearings I'm replacing were made. Prices were lower than Simply Bearings on a like for like basis too. Certainly another one for the list to try.

Alec

Edited By Alec Gunner on 10/07/2022 22:38:58

[geoff walker 1Participant @geoffwalker1]

Simply bearings, yes great company, staffed by leythers (that's people from Leigh). Lovely northern folk

The trade counter is 10 minute walk for me so I call in person and end up chatting for ages with the guys on the counter.

Geoff

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