Wes Billups
08-25-2013, 3:43 PM
I've had this planer for approximately 10 years and not had any issues. Just recently the table has started binding when I try to raise it. It lowers just like it always has but once I turn the crank the other direction it gets very difficult to turn. I can raise it but am worried I'm putting so much stress on the crank/sprockets that ultimately something will break. I can make it easier to raise by picking up on the front of the planer bed but even that is getting more and more difficult.
I've read the manual and all it says to do is lubricate the guide posts. I've tried this with no success.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
In case you aren't familiar with this machine I've attached an image.
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It's got two screws centered on either side of the cutter head and then the four corners of the table have bushings which slide up and down on round posts. I believe the binding is occurring on these posts but can't see any issues there.
Thanks,
Wes
I've read the manual and all it says to do is lubricate the guide posts. I've tried this with no success.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
In case you aren't familiar with this machine I've attached an image.
269334
It's got two screws centered on either side of the cutter head and then the four corners of the table have bushings which slide up and down on round posts. I believe the binding is occurring on these posts but can't see any issues there.
Thanks,
Wes