02-26-2015, 11:31 AM
Yes, indeed -- they are real workhorses once you get them working correctly. But the fixing up process... well, it made me wonder if I'd made a bad decision.
During yesterday's process, I wasn't sure if my efforts would yield acceptable results, so I didn't bother with photos. I have to take the top wheel off to chamfer the edge (forgot a step), so I'll take photos of what was done there.
I was shocked at the conical wear on the drive wheel. Hell, I'm shocked that I fixed it so easily.
@SteveC - thanks for those part numbers, they'll probably come in very handy someday! The 4x6 doesn't seem to have the same gear wear problems common in the 7x12 saws. I read several reports of multiple gear failures and subsequent abandonment of tool. I think neither are industrial grade tools.
During yesterday's process, I wasn't sure if my efforts would yield acceptable results, so I didn't bother with photos. I have to take the top wheel off to chamfer the edge (forgot a step), so I'll take photos of what was done there.
I was shocked at the conical wear on the drive wheel. Hell, I'm shocked that I fixed it so easily.
@SteveC - thanks for those part numbers, they'll probably come in very handy someday! The 4x6 doesn't seem to have the same gear wear problems common in the 7x12 saws. I read several reports of multiple gear failures and subsequent abandonment of tool. I think neither are industrial grade tools.