Need help with Craftsman bandsaw 103.24280 lower wheel

[Zeeman]

I just got this King-Seeley/Craftsman bandsaw. It needs serious attention on the lower wheel. Someone drilled a hole through the wheel and shaft. It had a finish nail bent over to hold the wheel on. I got the wheel off, and purchased new cir-clips, and keyway, but I can't get the wheel to slide on the shaft. Is it tapered, and if so, how in the world do I get it back on?

I dressed up the buggered keyway on the wheel, and the wheel goes on easily. It lines up fine, but won't go on the shaft past flush with the end of the shaft.

Please help if you can. Pictures will be soon I hope.

 

[fholgado]

Try some light sandpaper on the shaft to get any burrs out, and also some sort of lubricant (I used a dry ptfe lube from WD-40) on the shaft to help slide it on.


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[Zeeman]

 

[Zeeman]

Boy, that is sure nuff ugly! Here is what I have now.

The lower wheel will go on flush with the end of the shaft, but that's it.
I did have to use a gear puller to get the wheel off. Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[Zeke]

Turn it around. And don't let the key bind. You may have to lube the key way on the wheel.

 

[Zeeman]

Thanks for the reply Zeke. I tried it both ways, with oil. In the picture, It is on the way it came off, but I realize that does not mean anything. Do you know if the wheel has a tapered bore? It does not seem to. Should it just slide on? I appreciate your help.

 

[Zeeman]

Try some light sandpaper on the shaft to get any burrs out, and also some sort of lubricant (I used a dry ptfe lube from WD-40) on the shaft to help slide it on.


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Thanks. I have tried 600 grit paper, and I had to de-bur a couple of areas near the holes in the shaft, but still nothing. Should it slide on easily?

I also cleaned up the edges of the bore with a round file. Maybe I just did not get enough material???

 

[Zeeman]

Here is the saw. Sorry, but Photobucket won't rotate for me.

 

[fholgado]

Thanks. I have tried 600 grit paper, and I had to de-bur a couple of areas near the holes in the shaft, but still nothing. Should it slide on easily?



I also cleaned up the edges of the bore with a round file. Maybe I just did not get enough material???

You can also try removing a bit of material from the bore of the wheel as well. I just went through the same thing while reinstalling the lower wheel on my Delta 14" bandsaw. Slow progress with sandpaper and lube got the job done. I think it should slide in.

 

[Zeeman]

OK. I'm going out to try some more. Thanks.

 

[crguy]

Will the wheel go on without the key in place? If so, the key is the problem.
You shouldn't have to remove material from either the shaft or the bore - just clean up any high spots.

 

[Ghost11]

I gotta find one of these bandsaws, there so damn cool

 

[Zeeman]

Will the wheel go on without the key in place? If so, the key is the problem.
You shouldn't have to remove material from either the shaft or the bore - just clean up any high spots.

Well, I sat and thought about it for a while, and did decide to rule out if it was the key or not. So, I tried to slide the wheel on without the key. No luck. When I first started working on this, I knew the end was messed up, but at that time I was not willing to remove too much of the mushrooming. I used a small chainsaw file and carefully removed material on the end only. After a few tries, it slid on. I also had to clean out the end of the keyway with the edge of a triangular file because I did not have a flat file skinny enough to do the job. I put some copper anti-seize grease on it, and bam! It went on. Thanks to all who replied. I'm sure I'll have more questions.

One is: Is it possible to convert a 220 volt motor to 110 by switching some wires? I'll post picture of the motor and data plate tomorrow.

 

[Zeeman]

I gotta find one of these bandsaws, there so damn cool

They are cool. I got mine by luck on CList for $60. Keep looking. Also got a vintage Craftsman router, and a Rockwell 4" jointer.

 

[ckadams00]

They are cool. I got mine by luck on CList for $60. Keep looking. Also got a vintage Craftsman router, and a Rockwell 4" jointer.

I have the same saw and thad the same experience - don't force anything just get a beer and think about it. Keep posting we're looking foreward to seeing the saw working.

 

[Zeeman]

Did someone drill a hole through your wheel and shaft, and put a finish nail in to hold everything together too? Man, and I thought I was lucky! Ha Ha.

I believe I have it going my way now. Thanks.

 

[nine4gmc]

Glad you got it, I just restored mine and LOVE it. I'm working on the belt/disc sander now, can't get enough of these old machines.

 

[Zeeman]

I can't get enough either. I looked for your thread on your bandsaw rebuild, but could not find it. Is it mixed in with your other projects?

 

[Zeke]

On the wiring, check the label inside the cover where the wires go in. Most of the time the data plate on the outside of the motor states the voltage(s).

 

[Zeeman]

I know it is a 220, because the guy I got it from plugged it into a 220 outlet. I'm wondering if that same motor can work on 110. Obviously I don't know much about electrical.

 

[nine4gmc]

I can't get enough either. I looked for your thread on your bandsaw rebuild, but could not find it. Is it mixed in with your other projects?

Yes, the band saw was closer to the end of the Projects thread, I just finished it a few pages back from the end.

Check your motor and see if there is a diagram on it, or on the back of the cover plate that shows dual voltage. Some are dual, some are single, some are reversible etc.

 

[Zeeman]

I'll do it soon. Thanks.