Any machinists in OKC?

[Snattlerake]

That can look at an axle bearing assembly from my Sears belt / disk sander?

It was making a terrible noise like bearings giving out but after disassembly I can't tell.

There is absolutely no play on the axle and the axle spins ok and takes a few seconds to stop.

The bearings are sealed bearings so I cannot lube them.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Check the motor bearings, and there should be more than just that one roller. Got a picture of the complete unit you can post?

Could it be a piece of trash clattering around between the disc part and its housing? Is the belt and sanding disc pad in good shape?

Woody

 

[Snattlerake]

Check the motor bearings, and there should be more than just that one roller. Got a picture of the complete unit you can post?

Could it be a piece of trash clattering around between the disc part and its housing? Is the belt and sanding disc pad in good shape?

Woody

In pieces.

This bottom picture shows where the axle assembly goes. Inside that bracket.

 

[Snattlerake]

There is a small bit of end to end play on the motor shaft approximately 1/64th inch and no side by side play I can see or feel. Yes this is with the belt off so no tension on the shaft.

 

[Snattlerake]

This took care of the axle end play.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Interesting piece of machinery. Almost looks homemade, but is a Sears unit? Must have been built before people worried about losing fingers. Have you got the model number?

Woody

 

[Snattlerake]

 

[Snattlerake]

Interesting piece of machinery. Almost looks homemade, but is a Sears unit? Must have been built before people worried about losing fingers. Have you got the model number?

Woody

I took all the guards off to get to the bearings.