My new to me Mark V shopsmith has the 11" bandsaw. I've noticed there is side to side play on the guide, even when locked.
Looking at the manual, the "bandsaw retainer" #70, has a nylon screw. #65, that is supposed to be used to eliminate this side play.
My retainer does not have this nylon screw.
Is the updated version a drop-in replacement?
Sorry if this has been covered before. I've searched but didn't find anything.
11" bandsaw side play: Ugrade?
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11" bandsaw side play: Ugrade?
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Re: 11" bandsaw side play: Ugrade?
You could buy one or just modify the one you have. There are a few modifications that can be done to/for the bandsaw depending on how old it is.
For this issue start here:
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For this issue start here:
https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/view ... 469#p96469
For more go here:
https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/main ... t8361.html
Ed
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Re: 11" bandsaw side play: Ugrade?
That's just the information that I was looking for. Since the casting appears to be the same, i'll modify the one I have.
Thank you very much!
-Brendan
Thank you very much!
-Brendan
Re: 11" bandsaw side play: Ugrade?
Did the upgrade with a 5/16 nylon nut, and what a difference.
This saw still isn't as sturdy as my 40's era craftsman, but it went from feeling very flimsy to feeling well made, with this small addition.
I also aligned the blade and guides while I was at it, and it cuts great now.
Thanks again.
This saw still isn't as sturdy as my 40's era craftsman, but it went from feeling very flimsy to feeling well made, with this small addition.
I also aligned the blade and guides while I was at it, and it cuts great now.
Thanks again.