anybody that can afford a $250,000 plus machine ought to have the common sense to go to TSC or Quality and buy a greasable flange and bearing for the sum of maybe 30 bucks and put it on. quit complaining to cat every time a little something goes wrong. trade it and get off the pot and quit P and Moaning. most all of us work for what we have. machines are material, your life is fact. enjoy yours and your family, they're what matters. there now have johnny tell me if i won what's behind door number 2 or do i go home with a cheap consolation prize of hog jowls to chew on while you respond. your reply had ought to be real words of wisdom, like the previous ones have.