redressing
Redressing Rubber
Tires
As the bandsaw ages, the rubber tires on the wheel may need to be redressed if they become hardened or glazed over. Redressing the rubber tires improves blade tracking and reduces vibra- tion/blade lead.
If the rubber tires become too worn, then blade tracking will become extremely difficult. At that point, redressing will no longer be effective, and the rubber tires must be replaced.
To redress the rubber tires:
1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.Put on heavy gloves and remove the blade.
3.Use a brush and shop vacuum to clean any chips and
4.Hold a piece of
When the leadscrew and rack are thoroughly clean and dry, brush a light coat of
Guide Post Rack
Tension
Leadscrew
Figure 39. Tension leadscrew and guide post
rack.
If the table becomes difficult to tilt, position it so that you use the same process described above to clean the metal surfaces of the trunnion and table. Then brush a thin coat of automotive-grade multi-purpose grease on the trunnion surfaces (see Figure 40). Tilt the table back and forth to distribute the grease.
Lubrication
The bearings on your bandsaw are factory lubri- cated and sealed. Merely leave them alone unless they need to be replaced.
Before lubricating the tension leadscrew or guide post rack, wipe as much of the old grease off as possible. The old grease will be contaminated with metal dust and increase the wear of the metal sur- faces. Use mineral spirits or the degreaser shown in Figure 4 on Page 12 to clean any remaining grease off, making sure to thoroughly wipe off the degreaser or mineral spirits that may contaminate the new grease.
G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Trunnion
Surfaces
