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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    The only part I can't seem to figure out how to adjust is the thrust bearing, part [ 78] in the attached diagram . In the diagram below. it is held in place with a pin [80] Directly into the housing part[ 77]. typically I would think to add two washers below part 77,And above the frame to...
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    apparently there is a tracking adjustment. It is hidden under a sticker near the headstock. No documentation, but it's there. I was able to adjust and remove a significant amount of the shavings by retracking. however, there is one location left with heavy rubbing Friction. And that is the...
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    some updatesAfter a 2 hour investigation. clarification: the metal is like, very fine metal dust rather than filings. It appears one of the thrust bearing was way too close to the blade. a very small groove was worn into the bearing. I removed The bearing Assembly entirely. I still had...
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    Awesome. I should get a chance pretty soon to take a look at it. The colour of the blade currently has quite a bit of black on one side as those rubbing against something.Funny thing though, isn't it the job of the blade guides to tilt the blade at an angle? Meaning rubbing is required?
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    Love this. will open up the back and vacuum everything.
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    the shavings themselves are very small, about the same size as the shavings left after cutting a piece of metal.
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    If the wheels rubbing, would that the tracking issue? I figure I should try to see if something can be fixed before giving back. I would is normally trade up, but it is heavy and hard to move.
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    I recently got a 5 inch wen/ grizzly g0885 metal bandsaw clone. Right out-of-the-box, I just powered it on just to see how it runs. and didn't even adjust the blade guides or belt tension. I notice that when it was running, it appeared a mix of metal filings and possibly black paint? seemed to...
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    Antivibration hammers. options?

    I do like wooden handle feels, however it is a Semi rigid material. it would make sense to me that something with more cushion in the handle should help. being a scientist myself, I can't say for certain if it matters a little or a lot. a lot of marketing **** Out there. I think the...
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    Antivibration hammers. options?

    not driving nails anymore. I sorta gave that up a few years ago and moved to electric or air tools for that. easier on the body . Now I would say general-purpose odds and ends around the shop such as a metal centre punch ( recently). something always comes up. slightly tighten up or...
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    Antivibration hammers. options?

    Hello, I'm having a tennis elbow issue and need something that is anti-vibration. I'm a little bit cautious about using proper striking form due to vibrations. Personally I like the grip of the blue est wing and wooden hammers in the past as well is they don't chafe over time. I'm going to...
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    I have some issues with my wrist too, so i cant fine crank. my drill does have a low speed, so maybe that would work. seems like I have two options then. the Dutton with a drill or motor, or a 1 12 pound (1 00 pound capacity) hoist in conjunction with a pulley system...
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    does this apply to Hand winch only for electric ones as well?
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    the issue with scissor jacks is that they don't go all the way to the floor. The version I plan on building will have an aluminum plate so I don't have to lift anything. the other issue with the scissor Jack is that the footprint gets larger the higher you want to go. I want to at least be able...
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    I was not planning on using this as a work surface, but more to transport stuff from a shelf or from the floor to a table. you do have a point about it doesn't matter if it's on a cart, but I also have to put the thing together in pieces. I'm not entirely certain how a hydraulic system would...
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    Hello, I am in the process of making a mobile tool cart that has an electric lifting capability. similar to the one created in this video. I've already created a drawing with a few modifications. basically I need everything to be as lightweight as possible. I have suffered an injury and am...
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