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   DavidxDoud | Jan 18, 2009 02:19am | #1

   so -

   is the belt slipping at the motor?

   "there's enough for everyone"
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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 02:42am | #3

   that was it,thanks Dave. Do these bandsaws require an lubrication?

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   DavidxDoud | Jan 18, 2009 02:52am | #7

   I'd look for oil holes associated with each shaft/pulley - likely the machine has sealed bearings, unless very old - as general principle I shoot penetrating oil on every threaded assembly - nuts, adjustments, hinges, etc - "there's enough for everyone"

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   woodturner9 | Jan 18, 2009 02:20am | #2

   A weak motor? Guide blocks set too tight? Blade installed backwards?

   The Max Duginske book on tuning woodworking machines would probably help you out a lot.

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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 02:43am | #4

   It was the belt, might look into that book just the same.

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   ToolFreakBlue | Jan 18, 2009 02:44am | #5

   Not sure what the problem is, but this will surely slow the pinewood derby car construction.

   TFB (Bill)
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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 02:50am | #6

   Dave guessed right. Just cut a scrap of wood in the shape of a car, no problem. Went to a basketball game with the kids and their dads, seems like everyone will be building their cars in my garage, painting them at home. Should be alot of fun.

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   ToolFreakBlue | Jan 18, 2009 03:04am | #8

   That will be fun to have the group at your place. Have sun and be safe.Trey cut his car out this morning, Going for speed not style.
   I cut out mine for the "outlaw races" too.TFB (Bill)

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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 03:11am | #9

   at these outlaw races, are there cocktails, gambling?

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   ToolFreakBlue | Jan 18, 2009 03:16am | #10

   It's at the school, so only on the locker room.TFB (Bill)

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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 03:23am | #11

   I don't know if you go to these breaktime fests, but a derby might be a cool addition to the event. After all, men never really grow up:) At least that's what my wife says.

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   ToolFreakBlue | Jan 18, 2009 03:34am | #13

   We could use exotic wood or Azek, and piffin screws for added weight.The Azek has me rethinking my design.....Hmmmmmm.TFB (Bill)

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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 03:38am | #15

   possibilities are endless, have some simple rules like you outlaw races.  I prefer no motorized stuff, just 10 oz max.  All else is fair game.  Maybe a length limit as well.

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   Stuart | Jan 18, 2009 03:29am | #12

   depending on the model and depending on how old it is, you may be able to find a copy of the manual over on the old woodworking machines website. http://www.owwm.com/

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   dockelly | Jan 18, 2009 03:36am | #14

   Thanks Stuart, I'll give it a try.