I was moving it with a front loader from the basement to the new shop. As I sat it down it tipped over landing on and shattering the handwheel. It must have hit the handwheel at an angle because there wasn't any damage to the locking screw.
I haven't had time to dismantle it yet, but didn't see any visible damage to anything inside and both hand wheels function as they should. The only issue I found is that the motor is now hitting the hinged cover slightly and I suspect that the impact may have bent the hinge a bit, but that's minor and I can live with it.
With the 3 belts on there is a tight spot when turning the blade by hand. I removed the belts and the blade spins freely. I plan to remove the motor and have it checked. I also plan to take everything apart inside and do a thorough visible inspection on the parts. Thought about having them magnafluxed but it would likely be cheaper to buy a new saw. Fortunately I had taken the table and rail off before moving it.
This is their Grand Edition and thinking its app. 18 years old. I bought it from an older gentleman 8 years ago who used it to make furniture for his friends and family. I'm going to replace the belts and thinking this would be good time to replace the bearings.
Any thoughts on this and what I should look for?
Thanks
Ron