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Offline Parnell

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I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« on: December 05, 2014, 02:14:35 pm »
So, the main axle in my vintage 80" blade Craftsman bandsaw wore a groove and I had to do some repairs and replace a bearing and a clip.  Well, it seems that the axle is screwed and I'll have to find another.  I got it all back together, but there is a wobble and the blade wants to rock off the wheels.

I checked out the internet and it is starting to appear that this may not be a piece easily found.

Any suggestions, folks?
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2014, 02:22:12 pm »
Have you adjusted the center screw on the top wheel? adjusting it moves the wheel camber a bit, enough that the blade will try to walk off if it isn't just right.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2014, 02:45:36 pm »
I had a wobble problem on my old 12" craftsman.  The key that held the bottom wheel on the shaft wasn't in far enough and let the bottom wheel wobble.  Once I figure that out I replaced the key and filed the grooves out of the slot and it smoothed out.  The guy I bought it from must have had the same problem.  I found epoxy on the key and slot.
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2014, 03:42:41 pm »
You may be able to get someone to make you a new one based on some dimensions.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2014, 03:54:38 pm »
A local machine shop should be able to make one. 
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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2014, 03:56:04 pm »
Good suggestions...
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Offline Dharma

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2014, 04:29:25 pm »
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Offline Pappy

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2014, 08:20:21 am »
I had the same thing, I built my up with a welder and ground and polished it back down to size, been working for several years since I did it. :)
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Offline Parnell

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2014, 10:40:22 am »
I did find a replacement part for a very fair price.  Interesting you built that up, Pappy.  Did you have trouble making sure the diameter was uniform all the way around? 

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Offline Pappy

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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2014, 10:51:10 am »
No ,just over built it [like I do my bows]  ;) :) :) and brought it back where I wanted it. :)
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2014, 12:52:39 pm »
Quote from: Pappy on December 08, 2014, 10:51:10 am
No ,just over built it [like I do my bows]  ;) :) :) and brought it back where I wanted it. :)
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Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 10:06:49 pm »

     There ya go!  Just send the old one to Pappy, and then you will have a spare! ;)  I'm sure Pappy wouldn't charge much more, than your first male child. ;)
Just trying to help..... ::)

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