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Post by bobby1 on May 2, 2012 23:32:24 GMT -5
This afternoon while I was visiting the Stockton, CA Gem and Mineral Club's shop, I was asked a question about the aluminum wheel with the friction pad that drives the feed mechanism. I have never looked into the device so I couldn't answer their question. Does anyone have any knowledge to share about it? Bob
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Post by Woodyrock on May 3, 2012 1:00:44 GMT -5
I remember looking at that, and thought at the time it served as a clutch to save a stuck blade. Woody
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Post by bobby1 on May 3, 2012 9:46:41 GMT -5
Woody, On their saw it is slipping during normal running and they (and I) haven't a clue how to adjust or repair it. Bob
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Steve
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2005
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Post by Steve on May 3, 2012 11:15:56 GMT -5
Try making a lever to hold the release bar in place during running. On older Hilqust the release mechanism gets sloppy and has to be held in place. The attached picture is from the Hilquest that was on eBay recently. Notice the piece of twisted wire on the adjustment arm. This is looped over the locking arm to hold it in place. Use a stiff wire and make in an L shape. When I bought my saw I was told to take a picture of the clutch mechanism, as it had a tendacy to fall apart and was difficult to put back together. So far I've had no problems with that. On my older Hilquest, unless I put that wire in place the feed does not work. Let me know if this works or whatever the solution turns out to be - I'm always trying to learn and also need to keep my old beast running. Steve Attachments:
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dbrealityrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since February 2010
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Post by dbrealityrocks on May 3, 2012 12:55:32 GMT -5
If the pads are slipping on the wheel you need to dry the oil off them and sprinkle powdered rosin on them. I contacted the company in Denver and they sent me some for free. There is also a conversion kit for most models. Their phone # 303-722-9766
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