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Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:00 pm
by ERLover
I love the Greenies I think they where better built then later models and run quieter then them, maybe because less Horse Power, I dont know, my grayling and nephews grayling are noisier then his greenie was. Just more something, could not put my finger on it.
Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:17 pm
by jsburger
ERLover wrote:I love the Greenies I think they where better built then later models and run quieter then them, maybe because less Horse Power, I dont know, my grayling and nephews grayling are noisier then his greenie was. Just more something, could not put my finger on it.
Less HP probably has a LOT to do with it.
Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:14 pm
by JPG
I do not have much experience with my greenie headstock, but I think the gilmer belt would have more to do with 'apparent' quietness. The tension is slightly less.
Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:56 am
by dusty
ERLover wrote:I love the Greenies I think they where better built then later models and run quieter then them, maybe because less Horse Power, I dont know, my grayling and nephews grayling are noisier then his greenie was. Just more something, could not put my finger on it.
Which uses a heavier casting
Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:41 am
by JPG
dusty wrote:ERLover wrote:I love the Greenies I think they where better built then later models and run quieter then them, maybe because less Horse Power, I dont know, my grayling and nephews grayling are noisier then his greenie was. Just more something, could not put my finger on it.
Which uses a
heavier casting
Early "A" ones , yes. Later "B" ones, no.
Re: Help Needed on obtaining drive bearings for a 1954 Greenie
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:40 pm
by Glumma
Ok here is an update on my experience.
1) I was able to replace the bearings with some jig making and 'gentle' persuasion from a wooden mallet.
2)I was able to get the whole thing back together, but I still popped a breaker. I noticed that the belt slipped in between the upper sheave because I had opened up the quadrant too far. In an attempt to back that out I chewed the speed dial gear teeth. This was a noobie thing to do and the error of that action is now obvious to me.
I am getting that repaired by service through ebay.
3) Sense then I have purchased second Greene (1955) for spare parts, but it appears that I will have two functioning systems.
4) I am now a full blown addict and have sold all of my other standalone tools ( Chop saw, Drill Press, Belt/Disk Sander, Bench Jointer) and will be purchasing two more SS's ...this time both 520's
5) I am completely redesigning my work shop around my SS's:
a) I will be removing all of my fixed benches and making the The Ultimate Work Bench by Ron Paulk
b) 1 modified greenie ( the junky one) as a dedicated drill press
c) The other 'good' greenie as a dedicated jointer/Disk Sander.
d) The two 520's as a monster table saw
P.S. My Wife is going to put a missing persons report out on me soon!