October 26, 20232 yr I just purchase this sand and I’m in the process of reconditioning it. When I took it apart the idler pulley shaft had a fairly severe bend in it. I found it hard to believe someone could actually bend it but decided to straighten it. I have the machine running but it doesn’t track properly. The sanding belt is loose on the side that was bent. No amount of tracking adjustment will eliminate the the slack. Does anyone know if the shaft originally had a bend?
October 26, 20232 yr Not knowing more about your sander, it's hard to say. But, I don't think a sander's idler shaft should be bent. That thing has seen some rough treatment. Probably dropped on it's nose once or twice. Edited October 26, 20232 yr by Gene Howe
October 26, 20232 yr Welcome aboard @Phil52, glad to have you here. I'll just second what Gene said. Can you provide us what your sander is, make & model, or pics?
October 26, 20232 yr @Phil52. I'll echo what Gene and Cal have said. Without model, manufacturer info as well as portable, stationary it's very difficult to provide any assistance. Pictures along with the other basic information would greatly improve the chances to resolve your issue. Appreciate you joining The Patriot Woodowrker. We're definitely willing to help given some additional information.
October 27, 20232 yr Phil sent me this model number Craftsman 6" belt sander 113.22541 @Larry Buskirk Edited October 27, 20232 yr by lew
October 27, 20232 yr Maybe this site will help http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=222&tab=4&sort=5&th=false&fl=Sander
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