Bottom Wheel on Jet Bandsaw

[lowell holmes]

Is the bottom wheel of a Jet 14" bandsaw held on the shaft by a left hand thread bolt?

The parts list in the manual is not specific about the bottom wheel bolt.

The parts list is explicit about the nut holding the top wheel on its shaft being a left hand thread. Why would there be a difference?

Thanks

[del schisler]

it is probly left thread also. Tighten's aganst the rotation of the wheel . I have a delta . The bolt in the botton wheel has to be solid nounted with beiring and the top wheel move's to tighten's the band. Call the jet company they should know.

[lowell holmes]

Thanks,

I will gently nudge the bolt as if it is left thread and if nothing gives, I'll call them.

I'm replacing the tires and instructions say to remove the wheels. I have replaced the tire on the top wheel before, leaving it in place.

As it turns out, the bolt is left thread and I was able to losen it with small rachet while holding a spoke with my hand.