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Pro Planer part fell off
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:49 pm
by sawdustdan
I was using my Pro Planer (first time in a long time) and a small part fell out of the bottom.
It looks like a square drive, and it's 1/4" x 1/4" and about 1/2" long.
I can't figure out what it is. The only place it looks like it fits (which doesn't make sense) is in the axle of the top pulley of the belt assembly.
Here's a picture:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ydstzdkteac80 ... erPart.jpg
Any help would be appreciated!
Dan
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:31 pm
by SDSSmith
sawdustdan wrote:I was using my Pro Planer (first time in a long time) and a small part fell out of the bottom.
It looks like a square drive, and it's 1/4" x 1/4" and about 1/2" long.
I can't figure out what it is. The only place it looks like it fits (which doesn't make sense) is in the axle of the top pulley of the belt assembly.
Here's a picture:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ydstzdkteac80j3/ProPlanerPart.jpg
Any help would be appreciated!
Dan
Looks like a shaft key used on either the planer or motor pulley.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:36 pm
by sawdustdan
SDSSmith wrote:Looks like a shaft key used on either the planer or motor pulley.
Rob,
Thanks for the quick reply. That's sounds like the official name of the place I tried to describe...
It fits pretty loosely in that slot - is that the way it's supposed to be? Is there something I'm missing?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:47 pm
by dusty
sawdustdan wrote:Rob,
Thanks for the quick reply. That's sounds like the official name of the place I tried to describe...
It fits pretty loosely in that slot - is that the way it's supposed to be? Is there something I'm missing?
It obviously should not be loose and I WOULD EXPECT that there are set screws in both locations to secure the shaft keys in place.
In fact, looking at the image you posted, I think I see where the set screw has been.
It has been so long since I have been down into my proplaner that I am not sure.
PS: The illustrated parts list does not show set screws but they are there. I had to go look to be sure. Pull the belt cover and look in behind the pulleys; you will find them.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:29 pm
by sawdustdan
[quote="dusty"]It obviously should not be loose and I WOULD EXPECT that there are set screws in both locations to secure the shaft keys in place.
In fact, looking at the image you posted, I think I see where the set screw has been.
It has been so long since I have been down into my proplaner that I am not sure.
PS: The illustrated parts list does not show set screws but they are there. I had to go look to be sure. Pull the belt cover and look in behind the pulleys]
Awesome, thanks to both of you!
Dan
