Hoover is now NSK. The 202 is the current standard 6202 bearing (metric OD
and metric width), however the number -10 following the bearing number
indicate the ID in sixteenths of an inch, which would translate to 5/8 inch
bore, which is a typical size for Craftsman equipment. They typically used
metal shields on their bearings for grease retention. I would advise getting
the new ones with the rubber seals (usually designated with a 2RS or an LL
after the bearing number), so what you would want to get is a set of 6202-10
LL, or 6202-10 2RS bearings. The difference in price between shielded and
sealed bearings is miniscule for small bearings like this. They do a much
better job of keeping sawdust out of the bearings.

When you install them, make sure you are pressing them on properly. To press
them onto a shaft, press ONLY on the inside race. If installing them into a
housing, press ONLY on the outside race. If you press on the wrong race, you
will damage the bearing and will have to replace it again soon.

If you have to drift the bearing onto the shaft or into the housing, use a
tube of some type that fits closely to the size of the race that you are
drifting. If you use a metal tube, such as a piece of pipe, DO NOT USE A
METAL HAMMER. The bearing races are hardened steel, and you can fracture the
metal. Use a dead blow hammer or piece of wood to drift them on.

"Howard Kowall" wrote in message
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i want to replace my worn out arbor bearings in my older craftsman table
saw
i got the 2 bearings out but they are made by a company called Hoover
who are no longer in Bussness
the number on the bearing is Hoover 202-10
has anyone rever repalced them and found a cross for them
thanx very much
howard