Bandsaw Repair

[jddevel]

Got an elderly Evenwood bandsaw where the top pulley shaft is worn. Apart from getting the shaft milled before fitting new bearings will a Locktite product do. The machine is old only rarely used and doesn`t really justify spending a fortune on. Any advice please. Putting this on this forum as in my opinion the bandsaw is like me very elderly and well used.

[dalmatiangirl61]

Why not replace the shaft?

[jddevel]

Appears to be welded to cast ali wheel. Not worth the grief. The roller bearing had collapsed and the shaft is showing a little wear. Due to age of machine not really worth spending a fortune

[Pat Barrett]

Green locker for loose fit may make it usable. Several suppliers, among Loctite, sell it. It's for a bearing that's a loose fit on the shaft or the bore. Might be worth a try.

[jddevel]

Thanks Pat. Is "green locker" the name of the product please as Google doesn`t show it. Or is it a Loctite product.

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Thanks Akuna. Looked at the Loctite website they seemed to indicate a "metal filling compound" which would then need turning down. The wear is not that great but just trying to give the old gal a few more years of infrequent use.

[Pat Barrett]

The green is termed "Bearing Retainer"

[dalmatiangirl61]

Originally Posted by jddevel

Appears to be welded to cast ali wheel.

Shaft is steel? or Aluminum? I don't think steel can be welded to aluminum, stuck yes, welded no. Got some pics so we can see what you are looking at?

[jddevel]

Shaft is definitely steel and pulley ali. so must be stuck in some way. However think I`ve done deal on another cheap one to save me the hassle. But may still try Loctite.