Bandsaws

[Carbon_One]

I was bored this afternoon so disassembled the old saw to see just what needed replacing. It's not looking good for a rebuild either unless I can fabricate up a gear box.

Here's what happened when it died. Output shaft bearing seized up and then the then gear box housing broke. Newer saws don't use this type of box anymore but build it into the upper saw unit so only a cover plate is needed. You can see how thin the cast aluminum box is so it's no wonder they went with a cast in unit on the newer saws. I'll need a gear box, a couple of bearings, a seal, a shaft, and a drive pully. Parts source searching has come up with zip so far too.

Larry

Edited June 19, 2012 by Carbon_One

[Flyinfool]

Know anyone that can weld...........

[Carbon_One]

Know anyone that can weld...........

Maybe. Getting the bearings centered for the gear engagement and in a tightly fitted tube will be hardest part for me. We'll see.

As far as welding up the exiting box I'm not sure it would last or be strong enough.

Larry

[Flyinfool]

Maybe add some gussets while it is hot.

I can't see from the pics how close you would be to the bearing bores.

 

 

 

 

 

Besides, I just had to say that..........