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by meredj
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 500 to 520 upgrade questions
Replies: 8
Views: 14899

500 to 520 upgrade questions

I have ordered an upgrade back in September and am still waiting, but that's another thread :) . what I would like to know is what additional items will I have to purchase in order to use my existing attachments. I read something about new arbors? Can I not use the same ones I have. I understand the ...
by meredj
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

Thanks everyone for the timely tips and great pic's. This is exactly what I needed.
by meredj
Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

Yes John, mine has the insert with the nub as you described and I do have the plate you mentioned. Mine has one screw holding it to one side(left) of the table but is there supposed to be another screw in the other side of the table that this plate fits around and probably helps hold the insert ...
by meredj
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

Flexing the top wheel, took care of the problem! And the insert that I have has no clips to keep it in place, I will order that and I will be good to go. Thanks so much for the assistance...
by meredj
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

Dusty, thanks, I will go give that a try...
by meredj
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

If you mean when I lower the assembly to within 1 inch of the talble and adjust the bearing clearance to at least a 64th" from the blade, then yes I have done that. I also checked the upper limit with the assemby raised and I was at least a 64th there also. I do not see a front to back adjustment on ...
by meredj
Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Bandsaw Blade Runoff
Replies: 19
Views: 33403

Bandsaw Blade Runoff

I have adjusted and replaced the bearings installed a new half inch blade but the blade does not sit in the middle of the rubber on the wheels. It tends to move to the front and slip off. What do I need to do to correct this problem. I also have a problem with the aluminum table insert keeps ...