bandsaw tracking bearing

farley · Post by **farley** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:26 pm

With Dusty's help I believe I located the area of my noise problem to the tracking bearing. The bearing behind the blade by the adjustment gauge.

In reading many post, it appears that people have a split bearing. Mine is not.

Blade pushed aside for photo shoot only.

Do I not get the one bearing anymore?
Is the split what is offered by SS now?

555074
Bandsaw Back-Up Roller Retro-fit Kit

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... lerkit.htm

TIA
and again, thanks Dusty for the one on one

lv2wdwrk · Post by **lv2wdwrk** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:48 pm

Farley, I think the part you want is #56 at this link

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/part ... list_2.htm

I am sure others who know more about these things will correct if necessary.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:52 pm

farley, you have the older style bushing. You might try removing it and putting a couple of drops of oil on the shaft and reinstalling. The newer style uses two roller bearings side by side (i.e. the split). Over time, those squeal also.

farley · Post by **farley** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:26 am

understand now, thanks guys