07-26-2015, 02:26 PM
I'm trying to determine if I need to replace the bearings in the upper bandsaw wheel or if I have a different issue.
This is a Delta 28-243 and when my son used it a few weeks ago the upper wheel pretty much locked up on him. It would not turn by hand so I took the bolt off and pulled the wheel off. I cleaned a bunch of sawdust off the back and I put the wheel back on and it spun freely (without the bolt). I then put the bolt on and it came to a screeching halt (literally).
Does it sound like the bearings are shot or is it something else?
I have a video of it uploaded to Photobucket and hopefully the link will work for others. It's a six second video and the sound starts about the four second mark.
ScreechingBandsaw
I believe he was ripping some 3/4" thick pine...nothing too hard or different than what he has done in the past. The saw is at my late Father-in-law's house and my son uses it from time to time since he doesn't have one.
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.
This is a Delta 28-243 and when my son used it a few weeks ago the upper wheel pretty much locked up on him. It would not turn by hand so I took the bolt off and pulled the wheel off. I cleaned a bunch of sawdust off the back and I put the wheel back on and it spun freely (without the bolt). I then put the bolt on and it came to a screeching halt (literally).
Does it sound like the bearings are shot or is it something else?
I have a video of it uploaded to Photobucket and hopefully the link will work for others. It's a six second video and the sound starts about the four second mark.
ScreechingBandsaw
I believe he was ripping some 3/4" thick pine...nothing too hard or different than what he has done in the past. The saw is at my late Father-in-law's house and my son uses it from time to time since he doesn't have one.
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.