WB-37 tracking
Has the "crowning " on the drive roller been worn away . That is the slight barrel shape of the roller . It is that which keeps the belt tracking so I would look at that first.
als try the tension as any trace of belt slip will cause the belt to de track.
Sounds like its running rough, slight vibration during shutoff
There are no grease fittings that I know of, I know mine doesn't have any, I would blame the trouble on a belt, or a blade. And if that doesn't do it, I would look at the bearings on the shaft. But that being the best saw made, as far as I'm concerned, You shouldn't have any problem. If it was a delta, you would be buying a boat just to dump the saw in the ocean. Hope this helps.
Table saw capacitor heats up and explodes.
The wrong capacitor for one thing. There are starting caps and running caps. The starting cap is in the circuit for only long enough for the motor to get up to speed. If you have a Leeson motor that has a start and run cap then the run cap may not be the correct on. If you have a start cap blowing out I suggest you check the centriifugal switch in the end of the motor. It may have welded the contacts shut. In any case, I would take it to a motor shop .
My Powermatic 66 table saw won't start.
Your saw motor is equipped with a two speed internal start switch. Over time saw dust will get into the contacts and cause the points to burn. You can pull the end off of the motor and take some 400 grit sandpaper to the contacts to clean them( there are two sets of contacts one works in the out position the other in the in position) it will be the set in the in position that is the problem. Gentle clean them, reassemble the motor end cap and it will work fine. I have to do this about once a year to my saws. I use my saws about 25 hours a week. I have been doing this to one of my Powermatic saws for 31 yrs. now.
I have a Powermatic 66. The table top not aligned
The factory never intended for you to touch the 4 bolts you mentioned. The table top is set parallel with the blade by loosening the 3 bolts (2 in front and one in rear on the outside of the cast iron table where it meets the base. These are easily accessible by sitting on a milk crate and looking up. They are 3/8 bolts with 9/16 heads.
Have Powermatic Planer & can't get the infeed
The rollers may need to be reconditioned. Try cleaning with a solvent to soften them up. I hope this has been helpful please rate if this answer has been of any help. Good Luck and have a great weekend.
Iam putting new tires on a power matic band saw
While a crown is desirable as it helps tires to last longer, it is not absolutely essential. If properly set up the bandsaw should run fine, but just expect the tires not to last as long as crowned wheels as the crowns help keep the teeth off the tire surface.
Return spring not working
The return spring is usually up on the side, and is just like a big watch spring, wound up in there, take off the cover, it is probably broken, or maybe just slipped out of it's keeper. If it is broken on the end, you won't be able to bend it with out a torch, get the end red hot and put it in a vise and whack it with a hammer. If it is broken in the middle, you can weld it with an arc rod and a torch, bust off the flux, weld it together and let it air cool. Or you can find a new one.
The chisels will not move
Hello Tina. Get a can of a penetrating lubricant called WD-40. Do not turn on the bit but do use the handle to put some pressure on the chisels. Spray some WD-40 into the mechanism, whereever it is supposed to move. If it doesn't free up immediately do not despair as this penetrating lube some times takes a few hours to work. regards, Joe
Switch bad - need internal parts - circuit board
Hi,
Looks like a 40A breaker .. would suggest having a review of the user/service manual located at http://content.powermatic.com/manuals/1660760K_man.pdf
If you can remove the switch you will probably be able to get one from Radio Shack etc fairly easily
If this helps, pls leave feedback, if not let me know and I'll try and help some more!
Spindle on 8
Bite the bullet and take the blades out completely. If the blades are interfering, but you can't see where, you need a major blade reset anyway. And if the problem is not the blades, you would want to remove the blades to get at the problem (bearing?), just so you don't cut yourself anyway.
I started and used my powermatic 66 5 hp saw as
this is most probably a wiring problem, either pay for it to be mended, or diy at your own risk.
okay
1st. UNPLUG FROM MAINS.
2nd. remove the front panal, which is around the on button
3rd. there should be a wire connecting the on button to the rest of the wiring, make sure that hasnt been knocked about, make sure the button is clean and then re-attach the front panal and start it up.
if this doesnt mend the problem, i suggest getting someone professional to fix it, this may cost though.
The crank to raise and lower the blade on my
The square tooth screw and nut tend to fill with sawdust, which saturates with oil to cause the threads to bind (like a dirty nut and bolt.).
Clean the bolt with a cleaner, then apply a little wax to the threads (crayon or bees wax). Be sure to run the assembly up and down to cover the whole "bolt" and make sure to apply to the point of the screw that assures some of the wax works into the nut.
Wax is less likely to cause wood dust "mud" that WD-40 or other lubricants would cause.
Check the slides or guides that guide the assembly as well. CLean and lubricate with wax as needed.
Let me know what you find out.
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