Band saw repair?

[dazart]

It's been a while since I've done anything woodworking related. I had left elbow surgery and haven't been in the mood to really do anything. I'm trying to force myself back into the garage hoping that once I get in there I'll get back to it.

Right before the surgery I had bought a used Grizzly G1019 14" bandsaw. It had some missing parts and was a little worn, but the motor worked and for $150ish I figured it was worth the risk to try to put it back together.

I ordered what I thought was the missing parts from Grizzly and then had surgery. Probaby another $100ish. I think that if I can get it working it'd still be better than buying a new G0555 for about $600-$900.

I'm trying to put it back together but the top wheel is stuck on and I can't get it off, and since I have never used a bandsaw before let alone build one, I wouldn't mind having someone who has some experience and knows what they're doing.

I was wondering if I could either bring it with me on the next Charlotte meetup to see if people could help piece it back together or if someone in the Huntersville area would be interested in helping out.

[Raymond]

Steve, I am committed for this coming Saturday (14 July) but the Saturday after (21 July) - I would be glad to come by and take a look at it. Let me know if that will work out for you as a first step (unless someone visits with you sooner)!

Edit: If you don't have a manual, use the link below to download one.

https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g1019_m.pdf

[awldune]

If you get the chance to take one, a photo of the upper wheel in its current state would be helpful

[dazart]

Thanks! The 21st would be great. I have to work the Friday night (hopefully not past 1 or 2am), so I should be ok for Saturday if not a little groggy.

I printed out the manual a while ago when I first got it.

Steve, I am committed for this coming Saturday (14 July) but the Saturday after (21 July) - I would be glad to come by and take a look at it. Let me know if that will work out for you as a first step (unless someone visits with you sooner)!

Edit: If you don't have a manual, use the link below to download one.

https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g1019_m.pdf

[dazart]

I uploaded some images to my gallery. No doubt I did it upside down and sideways, but hopefully the point will get across...

The tires on the wheels were all dried out so I ordered new ones from Grizzly and I think I got them on ok after soaking them in warm water for a little so they'd stretch.
I also had to order the part on the back to hold the wheel but it was too tight to fit in the grooves so I had to sand them down some to fit. The tracking knob doesn't screw doesn't go all the way through either. Someone said I needed to run something through the hole to clean out the grooves? (I forget what they called it).

Ordered 3 1/4" 6 tooth skip blades from www.woodcraftbands.com from a suggestion of a friend. Still waiting on those.

If you get the chance to take one, a photo of the upper wheel in its current state would be helpful

[awldune]

You said the upper wheel was stuck, are you sure you need to remove it? Can't tell from the photos whether there is anything left holding it on (other than lots of friction), but a large gear puller is probably the right tool for the job at this point.

To clean out the tracking knob threads you could use a tap, but you need to be sure to identify the thread correctly. It is likely metric.

[dazart]

Yeah - I guess that's a question. How important is it that I am able to remove the wheel? I guess as long as it spins ok and I can get the tracking knob working so it doesn't rub against the sides is it a big deal?

You said the upper wheel was stuck, are you sure you need to remove it? Can't tell from the photos whether there is anything left holding it on (other than lots of friction), but a large gear puller is probably the right tool for the job at this point.

To clean out the tracking knob threads you could use a tap, but you need to be sure to identify the thread correctly. It is likely metric.

[Roy G]

Steve, you took off the nut holding the wheel on and can't remove the wheel, right? Try putting some heat on the area with a light bulb for awhile, it may make the wheel opening expand a bit. I would be reluctant to use a gear puller since you could break the wheel.

Roy G

[dazart]

I'll have to give that a try. First I need to find a light bulb that will get hot... most of what we have are LEDs now.

Steve, you took off the nut holding the wheel on and can't remove the wheel, right? Try putting some heat on the area with a light bulb for awhile, it may make the wheel opening expand a bit. I would be reluctant to use a gear puller since you could break the wheel.

Roy G