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Sanding disc comes loose.
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:25 pm
by wrmnfzy
If I leave the sanding disc attached while using the band saw it works itself loose. The set screw loosens. This is a new happening. I tighten it pretty good and make sure it is lined up correctly. I don't have the problem with drill chuck. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:28 pm
by beeg
Change out the allen screw.
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:28 pm
by JPG
The first thing that comes to my mind is: remove the sanding disc while using bandsaw.(or the drill chuck or . . .)
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:43 pm
by Gene Howe
I've been having a similar problem with saw blades and dados. I think I'll take Bob's suggestion.
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:47 pm
by BuckeyeDennis
Just out of curiosity, are we talking about conventional or PowerPro headstocks?
Power pro headstock
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:09 pm
by wrmnfzy
I will change the set screw tomorrow. I was hoping it was nothing but that.
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:49 am
by WmZiggy
You might also try just putting a drop of finger nail polish - yes, steal a bottle from your wife if you are so situated - on the threads. Let it dry. Works wonders. I use this on the threads on my Delta lathe with attachments that loosen over time.
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:11 am
by beeg
This also maybe caused by the powerpro bump. Call SS CS.
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:03 pm
by JPG
beeg wrote:This also maybe caused by the powerpro bump. Call SS CS.
This also would be more likely with the steel discs(greater inertia).
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:28 pm
by fredsheldon
On a Power Pro driven unit I would think having more than one item attached would confuse the computer into thinking there is more load on the band saw than actual. As I understand it the PP is making many adjustments a second based on the type of wood you are cutting and the size of the blade to provide the proper torque and rpms for the job at hand.