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desperado
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I have a SS bandsaw coupled to a power station.
Today, when i was cutting some wood, the saw seemed to slow down and virtually stop. No torque at all. When i take pressure off the blade it resumes normal speed.
There is a crackling sound which seems to be coming from the power station or the coupling between.
Has anyone else had this problem and where should I start looking?

Thanx...Danny
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desperado wrote:I have a SS bandsaw coupled to a power station.
Today, when i was cutting some wood, the saw seemed to slow down and virtually stop. No torque at all. When i take pressure off the blade it resumes normal speed.
There is a crackling sound which seems to be coming from the power station or the coupling between.
Has anyone else had this problem and where should I start looking?

Thanx...Danny
Sounds like the splines in the coupler end has broken or worn off. I use Love-Joy 5/8" Spider couplers for my bandsaw.
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Thanx for the info..Would you happen to have a part number for the LoveJoy coupler?

Thanx..Danny
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Post by beeg »

Here's some more info for ya.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=44524&postcount=5
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desperado wrote:Thanx for the info..Would you happen to have a part number for the LoveJoy coupler?

Thanx..Danny
L50 X 5/8" (2 REQUIRED) + ONE SPIDER

http://www.lovejoy-inc.com/products/jaw-type-couplings/l-type.aspx
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Post by jcraigie »

I like the L70 X 5/8" myself but that's probably because I got mine for free:cool:
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Post by desperado »

All:
Thank you again for the info..There happens to be a Grainger in my town..
I'll check them out..

Thanx again...Danny
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