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Yes, my bandsaw has made like a constant growl from the first time I used it. I thought, too, that there was lubrication needed somewhere, but that did not help. Perhaps the tension needed to keep the blade taut and in alignment caused the "whine". I agree that it may be something we just have to ...

I am (I believe) mortal, but I have no idea what avatar is. Please explain so that I can feel more "human". Thanks.

Thanks to all for your answers. I hope to soon be back up and running. Today was the first day in several here in Missouri that the temps and humidity were down. Would have been perfect for doing a little woodwork with my shopsmith. Looking forward to good conversation and much more "sawdust therapy ...

This morning, I was going to begin building a small vanity. I had cut a piece of plywood to the correct width and shut off the shopsmith. When I was ready for the next cut, I again hit the switch. This time there was a strange sound and the motor slowed and stopped! I thought my motor had given up ...