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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Parnell on December 05, 2014, 02:14:35 pm

Title: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Parnell 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?

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: JoJoDapyro 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.

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: osage outlaw 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.

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: JacksonCash 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.

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: osage outlaw on December 05, 2014, 03:54:38 pm

A local machine shop should be able to make one. 

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Parnell on December 05, 2014, 03:56:04 pm

Good suggestions...

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Dharma on December 05, 2014, 04:29:25 pm

Try here:

http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/brands/craftsman.html

https://www.partstore.com/OpenSearch/Model/Sears/Craftsman.aspx

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/brands/Craftsman-Parts?sid=PSx20071217x00001a&ibp-adgroup=search_NB_tools&ibp-keyword=%2Bpart.sears.com&ibp-matchtype=b

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Pappy 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. :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Parnell 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? 

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: 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. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: Del the cat 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. :)
 Pappy

Proper old school  ;D
That's what we like.
Del

Title: Re: I hope my bandsaw isn't dead.
Post by: stickbender 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..... ::)

                                    Wayne