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21st February 2024, 06:34 AM #1New Members
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Bandsaw repair in Melbourne
Own a Harvey C14 Ambassador , purchased from Greg Mach, and the repairer they recommended in VIC is obviously to busy for my small job.
One month after submitting a service request, still nothing.
The blade tracking adjuster has come loose, I think the bolt has broken, or the thread has stripped, judging by the appearance of some metal filings.
The saw is just over 2 years old and only gets hobby use, maybe twice a week, maximum, and only short periods of time.
Whilst the saw performs well, I’m very disappointed that it has failed so soon. They are supposed to last a lot longer than that, especially being $3,000.
If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
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21st February 2024, 01:19 PM #2
When you say still nothing, when you called them to ask for the progress did they indicate anything like we are waiting for parts etc.
Jim Carroll
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21st February 2024, 02:52 PM #3Senior Member
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Small beans, in the scheme of things... they really don't design those machines in to last, (seemingly no hub adjustment for lower wheel)
Presumably this is certainly the case, with threads stripped ..
Is there any movement from the tracking bolt, what won't be causing further damage to the welded nut.
i.e will it be possible to screw it in or out, just the thickness of the nut needed?
If so, then cutting the screw, (not beyond the good section) might hopefully be able to un-trap it..
with everything disassembled of course.
Get a nut to chase the remaining threads, to reform the cut end.
Cross yer fingers the nut what's welded to the chassis is still good, might be wise to chase those threads with the correct tap, before
installing a new bolt,
and be gentle thereafter with your tracking adjustment, i.e no tension on blade whilst doing so.
(get a rough estimate of distance inside before cutting)
Good luck
Tom
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21st February 2024, 06:59 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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You should never be making any adjustments to tracking while the blade is under tension. Hard lesson. But it would be nice to see a better response from the supplier.
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22nd February 2024, 12:23 AM #5
I usually have my machines at pretty much full tension when doing the final tracking.
I find if they’re not at full tension they’ll track off when more tension is wound on.
I’m talking old Wadkin or Bursgreen machines not Asian toys.
Mine probably have a bit of wear in the bearings etc wot wouldn’t help.
H.Jimcracks for the rich and/or wealthy. (aka GKB '88)
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22nd February 2024, 09:33 AM #6
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