PowerPRo

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:40 pm

charlese wrote:No, they don't have any PowerPro loaners. Loaner will be mechanical. That's OK with me. Just get the PP fixed. I'm pretty sure it (PP) will need new parts.

Maybe they will 'discover' a loose magnet! (armature);)

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:57 pm

[quote="JPG40504"]Maybe they will 'discover' a loose magnet! (armature)]

You mentioned this earlier. Since then, I've been thinking it is a definite possibility! But why only with the band saw (slow speeds - 900 to 950 rpm)

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:36 pm

charlese wrote:You mentioned this earlier. Since then, I've been thinking it is a definite possibility! But why only with the band saw (slow speeds - 900 to 950 rpm)

That be part of the 'mystery', and why ss needs your 'unique' parts to determine. Hopefully your bandsaw is not the 'cause'!:eek:

Then there is the possibility of resonance/moving loose parts only at slow speeds.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:49 pm

JPG40504 wrote:That be part of the 'mystery', and why ss needs your 'unique' parts to determine. Hopefully your bandsaw is not the 'cause'!:eek:

Then there is the possibility of resonance/moving loose parts only at slow speeds.

Yep! I was secretly hoping something would actually break! Then I would have known the cause before sending back for repair.

As for the bandsaw - Because of the problem, I've gone through the entire saw. Upper wheel bearing is well lubed and is firm with no wheel wobble. Lower wheel is free turning with no bearing issues. Guide bearings are good with no noises and they run smooth. Guide blocks are firm, easily adjustable and clean. Wes reported to me during one of our conversations that using a computer fix (that I tried) McMann was able to actually make the drive wheel slip as he actually stalled the blade. Wow! My rubber wheels are supple enough that I don't believe I could cause the blade to slip.

Now a little more on those motor mount screws. They have very fine threads. I found them to be tricky to install. things had to be adjusted just right to get the screws to turn into the aluminum mounts with little force. Man! They would be easy to cross thread. (Shopsmith warns about cross threading. That tells me it has been done.) That is/was a large part of my concern over trying to adjust them. I think horologist hit the nail on the head with his post.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:55 pm

charlese wrote: . . .
Now a little more on those motor mount screws. They have very fine threads. I found them to be tricky to install. things had to be adjusted just right to get the screws to turn into the aluminum mounts with little force. Man! They would be easy to cross thread. (Shopsmith warns about cross threading. That tells me it has been done.) That is/was a large part of my concern over trying to adjust them. I think horologist hit the nail on the head with his post.

Probably the metric 'fine' tpi variety. Not only fine tpi, but also shallow thread depth.

I agree the clock maker stuck it!!!!

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:13 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Probably the metric 'fine' tpi variety. Not only fine tpi, but also shallow thread depth.

I agree the clock maker stuck it!!!!

Woo Hoo! Excellent!

It is always great to get something right.
Only, I haven't the foggiest idea of what I said!

I guess I need more sleep?
Having a wife kicked by a horse has proved to be much more sleep limiting than one would expect.

The bewildered horologist

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:10 pm

horologist wrote:Woo Hoo! Excellent!

It is always great to get something right.
Only, I haven't the foggiest idea of what I said!
. . .

The bewildered horologist

Could it be that you do not realize that we are referring to the bulging motor pan thread? Did you answer Mike re FSU & FTU? I assume the first is not based in Tallahassee.

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:13 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Could it be that you do not realize that we are referring to the bulging motor pan thread? Did you answer Mike re FSU & FTU? I assume the first is not based in Tallahassee.

Perhaps...

And you are correct in your assumption.

Troy

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:27 pm

PowerPro arrived and is on the way tubes... Super Goldie! I haven't run the bandsaw yet but the saw and jointer work great. Thanks Shopsmith! Alec

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:23 pm

easterngray wrote:PowerPro arrived and is on the way tubes... Super Goldie! I haven't run the bandsaw yet but the saw and jointer work great. Thanks Shopsmith! Alec

Did you get lucky and get one already yer favorite color?