Loose bandwheel

[EZ]

I found that the idol side of my band wheel loose yesterday. I retork it but havent try it yet. Dont really know how long its been loose, besides vibration, would it cause anything else.
EZ

[Tom]

It's amazing that your blades  have been tracking.  May be that the gyroscopic action helped to straighten it up.

[EZ]

Gyroscopic, wow what a word, Tom. ;D Even if I look it up I still probably wouldnt understand what it means. :D
Havent had any problems with the tracking, I did notice a little vibration with the carriage. Going to saw today, should be a true test today for my mill. The oak logs have been laying for 5 years.
EZ

[hillbilly]

                              I'm sure that pretty blue mill you built last winter can handle them.
                  
Better take a plenty of blades old dry oak is a blade eater .

[EZ]

Blade eaters they are. I milled 800 BF today and only used 5 blades. : :D Couple of hickory and pine tomorrow, better take about 20 blades. ;D
EZ