Have a Craftsman Tilt bandsaw. Table does not tilt the saw blade and drive
wheels tilt. OK that is great. The pot metal casting that holds the guides
and back pressure bearing has a threaded hole that a set screw tightens the
shaft for the bearing. Threads stripped. I disassembled and removed all
parts. Cleaned with lacquer thinner. Filled hole with JB Weld. The 24 hour
type. Predrilled for tap size and retapped.. Works perfect.Saw is very old
and not sure the part would still be available. WW

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Have a Craftsman Tilt bandsaw. Table does not tilt the saw blade and drive
wheels tilt. OK that is great. The pot metal casting that holds the guides
and back pressure bearing has a threaded hole that a set screw tightens the
shaft for the bearing. Threads stripped. I disassembled and removed all
parts. Cleaned with lacquer thinner. Filled hole with JB Weld. The 24 hour
type. Predrilled for tap size and retapped.. Works perfect.Saw is very old
and not sure the part would still be available. WW

Why not put in a Helicoil?

"WW" wrote in message
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Have a Craftsman Tilt bandsaw. Table does not tilt the saw blade and drive
wheels tilt. OK that is great. The pot metal casting that holds the guides
and back pressure bearing has a threaded hole that a set screw tightens
the shaft for the bearing. Threads stripped. I disassembled and removed
all parts. Cleaned with lacquer thinner. Filled hole with JB Weld. The 24
hour type. Predrilled for tap size and retapped.. Works perfect.Saw is
very old and not sure the part would still be available. WW

Cool. I prefer to drill and recoil or helicoil. For optimum strength I'll
buy one of those expensive internal and external threaded sleeves from
McMaster that has pins to keep it from turning. That being said, I had a
hydraulic clutch on a car that the fittings on the master cylinder were held
in place with JB Weld. JB Weld can do some amazing things on clean surfaces
with lots of roughness to grip.

I am told that my 1941 Oldsmobile Dynamic Cruiser has JB Welded parts
down inside the transmission. It has worked well over the last ten
years but I just drive er every other month or so and just around the
block.

She is in the shop now getting a complete new front end (ball joints,
bushings, tie-rods, etc. complete new brakes, carb rebuild, water
pump, rear shocks and motor mounts. Also having the springs shortend
to drop her a few inches. My mechanic, who does restorations only,
really cringed when I told him about the JB weld, then told me several
stories of difficult situations solved by the wonderful stuff. He did
however add a contingent $1,500 for tranny work on my estimate.

On Apr 28, 8:51*am, "WW" wrote:
Have a Craftsman Tilt bandsaw. Table does not tilt the saw blade and drive
wheels tilt. OK that is great. The pot metal casting that holds the guides
and back pressure bearing has a threaded hole that a set screw tightens the
shaft for the bearing. Threads stripped. I disassembled and removed all
parts. Cleaned with lacquer thinner. Filled hole with JB Weld. The 24 hour
type. Predrilled for tap size and retapped.. Works perfect.Saw is very old
and not sure the part would still be available. WW

"J. Clarke" wrote in message
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In article ,
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Have a Craftsman Tilt bandsaw. Table does not tilt the saw blade and
drive
wheels tilt. OK that is great. The pot metal casting that holds the
guides
and back pressure bearing has a threaded hole that a set screw tightens
the
shaft for the bearing. Threads stripped. I disassembled and removed all
parts. Cleaned with lacquer thinner. Filled hole with JB Weld. The 24
hour
type. Predrilled for tap size and retapped.. Works perfect.Saw is very
old
and not sure the part would still be available. WW

Why not put in a Helicoil?



Live in small town. Needed it fixed NOW. Only needs to be adjusted when I
change saw blade width. WW

"SonomaProducts.com" wrote in message
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I am told that my 1941 Oldsmobile Dynamic Cruiser has JB Welded parts
down inside the transmission. It has worked well over the last ten
years but I just drive er every other month or so and just around the
block.

She is in the shop now getting a complete new front end (ball joints,
bushings, tie-rods, etc. complete new brakes, carb rebuild, water
pump, rear shocks and motor mounts. Also having the springs shortend
to drop her a few inches. My mechanic, who does restorations only,
really cringed when I told him about the JB weld, then told me several
stories of difficult situations solved by the wonderful stuff. He did
however add a contingent $1,500 for tranny work on my estimate.

I have repaired so many items with JB weld that has saved me a lot of money.
Great stuff. WW

I don't think I've ever used JB weld. I have an industrial sewing
machine with a broken (cast aluminum) hand wheel.... broken through
the allen screw hole, 2 small dime size pieces, 2 large pieces.
Fitting the pieces together and gently inserting the screw allows for
the wheel to be assembled onto the 1/2" shaft and used lightly.
Someday, it will fall apart, again, I'm sure. Should JB weld hold it
securely? A new wheel costs about $75.

Sonny