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Planer on powerstand-square key coming out
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:31 pm
by lelandschultz
I have a planer on it's own powerstand and the square key (ref #110 on the parts lits) has come out twice now.
has anyone had this problem and/or do you know if there is a trick to get it to stay?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:32 pm
by lelandschultz
Sorry forgot to say that this is on the upper pulley not the lower one.
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:39 am
by tdubnik
lelandschultz wrote:Sorry forgot to say that this is on the upper pulley not the lower one.
I had this happen on mine once. I fixed it by using some blue Locktite on the pulley set screw and firmly tightening. No problem since.
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:25 am
by dusty
I have not been to the shop to verify but I believe the square key is held in place by a set screw in the pulley. I would check first for a loose/missing set screw. To reduce the likely hood of a repeat, I would replace the set screw.
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:59 pm
by lelandschultz
Thanks for the tips. I will try the Locktite and check the set screw as I wans't sure if the set screw held in the square key or not.
I will let you know if this works.
Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 12:05 am
by JPG
lelandschultz wrote:Thanks for the tips. I will try the Locktite and check the set screw as I wans't sure if the set screw held in the square key or not.
I will let you know if this works.
Make sure it is
BLUE Locktite!