Bandsaw maintainence
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:52 pm
I am refurbishing a Shopsmith bandsaw from the 90's and today received Bill Mayo's bearing upgrade kit. I also have a new set of tires and will soon receive a Carter guide kit and the Incra fence kit. This baby ought to operate beautifully when I get it back together. Putting a lot into it, but I got it on the cheap. Tonight I pulled the top wheel off (slight play in the bearings). The shaft and bearings show virtually no grease. What's best? I have white lithium as well as regular wheel bearing grease on hand...
I have to say, it's fun tinkering with a tool that you don't need (I already have a Shopsmith bandsaw and a 17" Grizzley). Takes the pressure off!
I have to say, it's fun tinkering with a tool that you don't need (I already have a Shopsmith bandsaw and a 17" Grizzley). Takes the pressure off!