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My old band saw had a loose pulley wheel so decided to make repairs before getting into
some serious wood cutting. The 1.25 inch shaft on the pulley had a through hole only
and a sleeve inside the pulley for a slide on fit. A 5/16 bolt was in the hole and was
found to be broken in half. A key way would have been the best repair but removing
the shaft would have been a big job. Fortunately I had gotten an old set of reamers for tapered
pins on EBAY so decided to give it a try. After reaming out the hole, I used the lathe to
make a tapered pin to fit. Also I made a thick washer on a slight eccentric to apply pressure
to the pin so it would not work its way out. Also, the 5hp Briggs was burning some oil
so put in a new set of rings. Hopefully it is ready and willing for the season. View attachment 98888
The saw is a 24 inch Crescent band saw.
Note the muffler made from an old propane cylinder. It is quieter than the stock muffler available.
some serious wood cutting. The 1.25 inch shaft on the pulley had a through hole only
and a sleeve inside the pulley for a slide on fit. A 5/16 bolt was in the hole and was
found to be broken in half. A key way would have been the best repair but removing
the shaft would have been a big job. Fortunately I had gotten an old set of reamers for tapered
pins on EBAY so decided to give it a try. After reaming out the hole, I used the lathe to
make a tapered pin to fit. Also I made a thick washer on a slight eccentric to apply pressure
to the pin so it would not work its way out. Also, the 5hp Briggs was burning some oil
so put in a new set of rings. Hopefully it is ready and willing for the season. View attachment 98888
The saw is a 24 inch Crescent band saw.
Note the muffler made from an old propane cylinder. It is quieter than the stock muffler available.
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