Recent content by Steve F.

Thank you very much. I'll check these out now.

I recently purchased a Craftsman 113.22520 belt/disc sander but it is missing the idler pulley/drum assembly on the right side. I see these parts are difficult to find. Are there alternative parts I could use from newer or older models? Does anyone have some of these parts I could buy? The...

Thanks so much Frank. Will do. What type of grease should I be using on all the gears?

UPDATE: After torching each side for one minute they came out with a few hammer shots. Now I have the whole shaft out. What next?

Also - I saw pictures of the quill lock on the thread but I can't find them. Can you send me a link and where can I get a set of the steel cylinders you mentioned?

Whats the best way to them out? I sprayed them with penetrating lubricant. Can I resort to hammering them out?

Follow up question. When I said I removed the quill lock it was only the handle, bolt and nut. Are there two other larger parts to the quill lock inside the opening for the quill lock? If yes, these might be stuck. Please advise. Thanks again.

Also, shaft is still difficult to move up and down with both the spring adjustment knob and quill lock removed.

Gentlemen: I removed, checked and cleaned the quill lock and oiled the port on the right side. I also removed and checked the spring adjustment knob. The shaft still lowers slowly with resistence and will not go up without equal force on the wheel. No auto return at all. Any suggestions...

Thank you. I do feel tension and it tightens up after a few turns. I will check quill, quill lock and oil as advised and report back. Thanks again.

Question for FrankLee and all. Last night I bought a 103.23130. Its in good condition but the spring return is not working. I reviewed the spring adjustment section you have here and it still won't return after tightening. How do I check and replace the spring? What else could be the...