Chris whelan Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Jim Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainjer Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 I agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Chris whelan said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Try some WD-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Try some WD-40 Or if that doesn't work, duct tape 'll fix it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Have a wobble in blade, have changed bearings, pully , belts and arbor washer. Used dial indicator, wobble still there with belts off. Have ground face with router with grinding stone bit. Has to be the arbor itself. They no longer make it, thanx grizzly. Any body with this issue, any idea where to get an arbor. Im at my wits end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Tried wd-40 and duct tape, didnt work. Started typing earlier today but interupted by work. Thanx for any input guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Not belabor the obvious, but have you replaced the blade itself? And the dial indicator was used against the arbor flange? What model of Grizzly is it? There may be a compatible part available for a different brand. https://www.ereplacementparts.com/ is a good place to search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-IT Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 ducktape ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Yes tried 5 different blades, dial indicator on arbor flange, face and edge. And its a super heavy duty 1023 , 208 volt, probably 25 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Spoke to grizzly and they said my best bet was to have a machine shop make one up. Emailed them back looking for specs, no responce, that was a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 A good shop should be able to re-create one from the existing part. Might cost a significant portion of a new saw price, though. Interesting that the current 1023 line arbor won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 The 1023 and other Grizzly saws went through some redesign to incorporate riving knives. This was a pretty significant change under the hood. Once the bearings were changed the focus goes to the arbor itself. A damaged arbor isn't something that seems like it would develop over time. I would expect some sort of traumatic event as the cause. Do you know the history of the saw? The reason I ask for some more info is to try to look at the value of the machine. If it was free or low cost perhaps buying another 'basket case' machine would get you the parts you need and still be within a reasonable cost. Knowing your general location can help members watch out for used machines in your area. It is surprising what you can find when you have a thousand people looking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Actually if the saw has no riving knife that would be another reason to explore replacing the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark J said: Actually if the saw has no riving knife that would be another reason to explore replacing the saw. I most emphatically agree. I think a good riving knife & guard are more important safety features than a blade brake. Note the emphasis on good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Bought it on cregs list for $300 , have another 200 into it. really dont want to abandon it, but im not going to spend 5 to 7 hundred bucks to have a machinist fabricate one eather. Right tilt saws , the threads are reverse, you put the blade on the left side. Really kind of pissed that grizzly didnt respond to my lengthy email. Saw also has a nice delta fence on it. I like the saw if not for the damn wobble in blade. Its about 9 thousands off at teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Chris whelan said: Really kind of pissed that grizzly didnt respond to my lengthy email. Sometimes a phone call is the better way to go, that way you can have a conversation with the tech instead of days of back and forth emailing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I did call first and was told to have machine shop fabricate one. Then emailed there sevice department begging to have them double check there service and parts departments to doyble check there shelfs. I know, i was reaching. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Great news, grizzly got back to me. They dont sell the arbor anymore but do sell the whole assembly. Bearing housing gear assemble, bearings , pully, arbor ,ect. In one piece. $195 . Bazinga, so happy. Thanx for all the input, especially the duct tape comment, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 That’s great news Chris I still think duct tape would have worked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chris whelan Posted December 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Maybe if i used black instead of grey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 I’d hate to know that I had to get use to using a right tilt saw. That would be like trying to pick my nose, or worse, with my left hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris whelan Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 True that, if i had tealized it at purchase i probably wouldn't have bought it, didnt realize it was something to look at at the time. She's mine now and i can't give it back , we'll get along. Ill just kick her in the mobile base once in a while when she limits me on an application i cant perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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