Belt sander repair question...

[easterngray]

Can anyone tell me what the proper orientation of the rectangular bushings and the eccentric cams are in relation to the housing on the belt sander idler drum shaft ends? I just installed new bushings and want to reassemble it properly. FYI for anyone consideringreplacing these bushings as well - the roll pin at the end of the shaft is a real "bear". I almost wish I had bought a whole new idler drum assembly! Thanks in advance - Alec

[mikelst]

Not sure if it is here but... I seem to remember Nick took the beltsander all the way down and rebuilt it in this sawdust session

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Tuneup.htm

Maybe it has the info you need in it.

Hope that helps

[easterngray]

Thanks Mike - I hadn't had the cams aligned properly, so that was a big help - thanks again - Alec