Waxing The Bandsaw - Shopsmith 11” Manual

11” bandsaw
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SHOPSMITH 11" BANDSAW
Fig. C-10
3. Install the new wheel. To install the upper
wheel, put it on the shaft with the long side
of the hub toward the back of the Bandsaw.
Wipe off any excess grease and replace the
fiber washer. Start one end of the retaining
ring in the groove and work your way
around the shaft, pushing the ring into
place. Then pull out on the wheel to be
sure the ring is securely seated.
To install the lower wheel, place the drive
shaft into the cavity and tap with a wooden or
rawhide mallet until securely in place. Re-
place the bearing retainer inside the machine
and then replace the drive hub or pulley onto
the drive shaft.

Waxing the Bandsaw

Wax and buff the working surfaces for the
table, miter gauge slots, and table insert. Paste
wax prevents rust, lubricates the work as it
slides along the table, and helps metal parts
slide together smoothly.
Use a good floor or furniture paste wax. DO
NOT use car wax or furniture polish. Car wax
forms a protective coat, but it doesn't lubri-
cate. Furniture polish isn't tough enough.
Paste floor or furniture wax protects and lu-
bricates. Apply wax sparingly and rub it out
thoroughly. If you apply too much wax or
don't buff it, the wax will leave residue on the
wood and it will also mix with sawdust and
impede moving parts.
NOTE
Cast aluminum is porous and "soaks up" the
wax when the machine is new. Wax your
Bandsaw often during the first month to
build up a good coat.
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