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Tom Buchanan

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after about ten years of faithful service, the old bandsaw {import-horiz-vert model]finally crapped out.i'll probably just get another one, but i thought i'd throw this out there in hope someone might have an answer.the little[2 inch]gear is shot.worm gear is in great shape.i drilled and tapped the cover plate years ago and installed a grease fitting,so maintenance wasn,t the problem.just to many years on it [like it's owner].just wondering if anyone has ever replaced this, and where they got it.thanks guys
 
Have you tried a machinery store those bandsaw are very common I think a worm gear should be readily available.

Just don't get caught paying too much I think you would by the whole machine now very cheap compared to 10 years ago. The Chineese are keeping there currency very low to get the trade advantage.

There is a post on around the grinder another fellow is having problems with motors burning out you two may be able to work something out.
 
I have the gear box off my old HF band saw. it's in good shape. Give me a call and we can work something out.
Jason Magruder
719-210-1579
 
called Jason,[helluva nice guy,btw]wrong type setup.gonna bite the bullet and pickup a new one sat morn in tulsa.thanks for the replies,fellas.
 
Hey Tom, I noticed you said that you installed a grease fitting on the gearbox. Did you fill the gearbox with grease? If you did, that may have led to the early demise of your worm gear.

Its a common misconception that grease will protect gears better, but that is not entirely true. It depends upon the type of gears, and what they are made of, but essentially what happens is that over time the grease forms a tunnel around the worm and solidifies, actually leaving the worm without lubrication! Worm gears, in particular, really need a bath of gear oil to stay healthy.

I personally suffered the loss of my beloved HF saw this year. After 20 years of undying loyalty, the motor died. Buying a new motor is almost as much as a new saw, and in some cases more. I just bought a new saw. Good luck with your new one, Tom.

:)
 
i believe you have a valid point there,pardner.i had considerd that very thing,but decided with a light grease,and positioning the grease zert right over the gear i could keep it lubricated.it was probably 5 yrs old when i got it and i used it for 10, so i guess it didn't owe me anything.going to be nice to have a new one though.you know those things get pretty erratic before they go out.be nice to enjoy cutting out blades again won't it? thanks for the comeback,good luck
 
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