Griz 1023 problem

[sapwood]

I closely examined the shaft last nite and it appears to be worn on the spot the nut fits for full kerf blade. So, what the heck! Today I ordered nut, arbor shaft, and two bearings. The parts were reasonable ($35) but Grizzly's new shipping surcharge added another ten bucks

Anyway, I look forward to the challenge--though I may be dialing "911 NCWoodworker" if I get in trouble

Sapwood

[mshel]

Roger,

I had to replace the blade adjustment worm gear and arbor bearings a couple years ago for my mentor's saw. We turned the saw upside down on a couple of saw horses and I was able to get everything removed from the bottom side. I think you will have better luck doing it this way as opposed to taking the top off. You will find that some of the bolts and such are still unaccessible from the top side. This is a contractor model isn't it?

MIke

[windknot]

I am glad to hear you are going to tackle the job. I replaced bearings in my old Delta contractors saw a few years ago. It is a much lighter duty saw but I had the same anxiety. Post some pics of the process and pointers you learn so there will be a record for the rest of us in the event our grizzes decide they need the same operation.

[sapwood]

Mike, it's a 455 lb cabinet saw

But according to the Griz folks, once I remove the CI top and extension wings the whole assembly comes out after removing a few set screws and I can place it on the work bench! It's gonna be a breeze

Sapwood

[D L Ames]

Originally Posted by sapwood

Mike, it's a 455 lb cabinet saw

But according to the Griz folks, once I remove the CI top and extension wings the whole assembly comes out after removing a few set screws and I can place it on the work bench! It's gonna be a breeze

Sapwood

Roger, No problem.........just eat a big bowl of Wheaties in the morning before you start the project.

D L

[NCPete]

just 455 lbs? Two big bowls of Wheaties. A couple days in a row.

[mshel]

Originally Posted by sapwood

Mike, it's a 455 lb cabinet saw

But according to the Griz folks, once I remove the CI top and extension wings the whole assembly comes out after removing a few set screws and I can place it on the work bench! It's gonna be a breeze

Sapwood

Guess I should have looked up the model # prior to responding. Duh!

MIke

[junquecol]

The blade is continuing to spin, though the arbor is slowing down, thus loosening nut. When teaching, we had a Delte 14"RAS with electronic brake. It did the same thing. Check both blade and arbor flange for waxes or oils. Replace arbor nut and flange. I bet one of the Delta combination nuts and flange washer will fit Griz. You knew when you bought this saw, it was going to be a BEAR to fix. If memory serves me correct, this is a cabinet saw, similar to Uni. If so, remember to take a measurement with dial indicator from miter slot to side of blade. Reinstall with same measurement, or your miter slot based jigs no longer will line up. Or you could just build all new jigs.

[Steve D]

Yea, sounds likke a piece of cake, 10 -15 minutes tops.

Originally Posted by sapwood

Mike, it's a 455 lb cabinet saw

But according to the Griz folks, once I remove the CI top and extension wings the whole assembly comes out after removing a few set screws and I can place it on the work bench! It's gonna be a breeze

Sapwood

[D L Ames]

Originally Posted by junquecol

remember to take a measurement with dial indicator from miter slot to side of blade. Reinstall with same measurement, or your miter slot based jigs no longer will line up. Or you could just build all new jigs.

Bruce, that is a great tip about pre-measuring the distance between the blade and miter slot. I would hate to have to rebuild some of my jigs.

D L

[junquecol]

Don't ask how I know about jigs not fitting, but I do KNOW they won't! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.