Hi,
I asked a question a while back about thrust bearing activity when cutting on a bandsaw. This question has nothing to do with set up of the bearings.
Here's what's happening, when I start a more demanding cut (like a 4" or more resaw), the cut starts fine for an inch or two with the thrust bearing touching now and then. Then things change and I need to use more feed pressure, the rate of cut slows down dramatically and the thrust bearing starts spinning like a banshee, and this will continue until the cut ends. The motor never stalls and I have never tripped the breaker.
I think something is wrong. The saw is a Laguna 16SEC made by Meber with a 2.5hp motor. It's plugged into a 20a 240v outlet with a twist lock plug which says L6-30P on it.
I tested the receptacle with a multi meter and it tests at 240v.
I have had this saw for about 20 years, and remember it cutting with much more ease. Changing to a brand new blade makes no difference. Could this be a problem with the motor? Or the electrical service?
Thanks for helping me diagnose it
Edwin