14" Delta Band Saw=Wood

[Janderso]

Hi,
I spent some time tearing down, cleaning, painting and ordering bearings this weekend.
I did learn how not to press out the upper wheel bearings.
I pressed them out. But, there are two grooves that have keepers, at least they did.
I can clean up the bore but I still cant' figure out how to get in there to pull out the bearings from the center. There is a sleeve between the bearings that impedes any fingers from a puller.
How did you do it?

 

[Eddyde]

Can you post closeup pictures of the problem?

 

[mattthemuppet2]

if there's a spacer sleeve inbetween 2 bearings, the usual answer is to knock the sleeve to one side and then knock one of the bearings out using a punch. You can use a woodruff key against the inside of the bearing you're punching out to spread the load a little. Once you have one bearing out, the 2nd one can easily be pressed out.

 

[Janderso]

if there's a spacer sleeve inbetween 2 bearings, the usual answer is to knock the sleeve to one side and then knock one of the bearings out using a punch. You can use a woodruff key against the inside of the bearing you're punching out to spread the load a little. Once you have one bearing out, the 2nd one can easily be pressed out.

Yep. That's what I should have done. Not knowing there were retainers, I assumed I could just press them through. Which I did.
No Damage, to speak of. I will be OK.
Parts are ordered.
Next time though..... You learn as you go.

 

[dbq49]

Delta band repair and maintenance book for you to get. ITURRA DESIGN the bandsaw people. Call 904-642-2802 and ask for a bandsaw accessory catalog. Great repair information and useful replacement parts. YOU will not be disappointed. The are in Jacksonville Fl. email kall@comcast.net Mine is a winter issue 2014.

 

[Janderso]

Great, thanks.

 

[Janderso]

Finally had some time to work on the saw.
I was in Tucson sorting and packing my Mother. We are moving her up to Chico, CA. Close to family.
Anyway, I am almost done with my 1947 Delta 14" band saw. I have changed all the bearings, cleaned and painted it and now I am putting her back together.
The Rockwell 7.7 amp, 1/2 HP motor has issues. I may have to replace it.
I made a bushing for the upper wheel, replaced the tires too.
This saw will be listed on Craigs list soon, I think, maybe. I have a hard time selling tools.
What a great piece of machinery, very well made!!!!!!

 

[C-Bag]

Beautiful job. I guess we all have our "fun", but if I'd spent that much time and $$ I'd not be able to let go of that thing. But I can't seem to sell anything no matter how many times I list it or how cheap. Personally since I did a double reduction to my 14" vertical saw and got it down to metal cutting speed it's amongst the most used tools in my shop. My 4x6 just sits now.

 

[Janderso]

Believe me, if I didn’t already have a horizontal and vertical metal saws I would keep it and convert it for metal.
They just don’t make them like this anymore.