Daily Archives: 15/07/2017

9” Bandsaw – Replacing lower wheel bearings

Posted on 15/07/2017 by AlanM52

Having completed the upper wheel, we now need to dismantled some stuff around the bottom of the saw to gain access and remove the lower wheel. When I removed the lower wheel I noticed the bearings, like the upper lot…were … Continue reading →

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8” Bandsaw – Bearing flanges continued

Posted on 15/07/2017 by AlanM52

When making bandsaw wheels there are three basic things to keep in mind; wobble, run-out and lastly wheel balancing. Continuing on from the last session I bored four holes (each side of the flange) to allow for  quick clamps to … Continue reading →

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8” Bandsaw – Upper wheel bearing flanges

Posted on 15/07/2017 by AlanM52

Mounting the bearing flanges on the upper wheel. Pressed in the bearings and pre drilled the flanges.

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ALDI Shopping

Posted on 15/07/2017 by AlanM52

Got some hardware stuff from ALDI this morning including a couple of castor sets @ $10 each, Bunnings price would be like 3 times that.

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