LT 15 up and down cable replacment

Arkyrick · June 18, 2019, 12:38:05 PM

Hi everyone, I am replacing the up and down cable on my LT 15 when I took off the nut that held the cable the up and down mechanism extended because it has two gas charged cylinders in it. How do I get the mechanism to collapse so I can attach the new cable? I've emailed WM but haven't heard back from them yet. I'm sure someone here must have run into this problem.

Arkyrick · June 18, 2019, 07:10:07 PM

Hey guys my sawmill is down and no one has responded to this post. WM hasnt responded either. Maybe no one has ever experianced this problem I'm having with the up & down arm but can anyone steer me in the right direction to get some advice?

Chuck White · June 18, 2019, 09:38:59 PM

I wouldn't email Wood-Mizer, just call them and they will talk you through the repair!

Arkyrick · June 19, 2019, 12:02:51 AM

Ill call them in the morning.😊

Arkyrick · June 19, 2019, 11:32:40 AM

I talked with Bob at WM he explained to me how to fix it only took several min. THANKS BOB

Magicman · June 19, 2019, 04:51:32 PM

Bob is a good guy. He has done at least three field services on my sawmill. 8)

Arkyrick · June 19, 2019, 05:40:12 PM

Update
Bob at WM gave me detailed instructions on making my repair. I did so and it worked perfectly but heres the catch Instead of purchasing a factory made cable I thought I could make it myself that was the mistake my crimps werent as strong as the factory crimps on the cable. Long story short the cable failed and the whole saw head dropped suddenly. Lucky I had a couple of safety chains that caught the very heavy saw. Trying to save a few bucks could have damaged the mill or me. I ordered a factory cable from Bob today.