I've got a saw with a drive belt that wants to slip regardles of tension. I've even changed belts thinking that the belt was simply glased without success.
Years ago I used a stick type of belt dressing that would cure such situations very well but I've no longer got a source for it. The aerosol type of belt dressing is useless in such situations. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a source or substitute?
Appreciate your help.
Gary
Gary,
I'm sorry I can't help with locating the belt dressing you're inquiring about, but thought I might add something someone I highly respected told me about using belt dressing a long time ago.
My Great Grandpa John told me, "If you're going to use that stuff, don't do it in front of me, I'll just come back and help you find the real problem later. And when I do come back don't whine about how expensive all the parts are you'll have to replace because of the real problem you're ignoring."
That man never did cut anybody any slack <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
Have you checked the blade guide path for obstructions? How are the bearings turning with the belt from the motor and the blade removed?
I found out "Grandpa" John was pretty smart after a few costly lessons, I'm kinda hardheaded sometimes <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Mike
Mike,
This is a brand new saw and has slipped the belt since I got it last winter. I understand what you're saying but can't find anything at fault so far other than the belt. It's one of those tools that require assembly after delivery so there may be more at work here than I know. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//rolleyes.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> Maybe I just got a lemon. For the price though, it better be right or it is going back.
Thanks,
Gary
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Gary,
I'm sorry I can't help with locating the belt dressing you're inquiring about, but thought I might add something someone I highly respected told me about using belt dressing a long time ago.
My Great Grandpa John told me, "If you're going to use that stuff, don't do it in front of me, I'll just come back and help you find the real problem later. And when I do come back don't whine about how expensive all the parts are you'll have to replace because of the real problem you're ignoring."
That man never did cut anybody any slack <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
Have you checked the blade guide path for obstructions? How are the bearings turning with the belt from the motor and the blade removed?
I found out "Grandpa" John was pretty smart after a few costly lessons, I'm kinda hardheaded sometimes <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Gary,
Did you have to do any peeling when you unpacked that thing? <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//ohmy.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />
You might want to double check the pulley groove specs to the drive belt specs. If that checks out it sounds like it's time to call that tech support number listed in the back of the owners manual.
I hate to say it but it sounds like you may be taking that saw on a trip real soon <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmiths.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
Good Luck,
Mike
Mike
