Hi Folks, I'm a new member to the forum and take this opportunity to introduce myself.
I have a Poolewood 28/40 which has been running sweetly until recently, but on putting a fairly large chunk of wood on the faceplate the other evening, it started to vibrate badly. Before I had a chance to shut it down, the whole drive head and motor etc (which weighs well over a hundredweight) tore itself off of the bed and fortunately went over the back.
It appears that the bottom of the casting where the swivel mounting boss is, has suffered fatigue, and the boss has ripped out of the casting, leaving a rather ragged hole and making the whole thing utterly useless.
It would appear to be a weak point in the casting, and I advise anybody with a 28/40 to check carefully for any signs of fatigue or cracking.
Has anybody else had, or heard of similar problems ??
I have a Poolewood 28/40 which has been running sweetly until recently, but on putting a fairly large chunk of wood on the faceplate the other evening, it started to vibrate badly. Before I had a chance to shut it down, the whole drive head and motor etc (which weighs well over a hundredweight) tore itself off of the bed and fortunately went over the back.
It appears that the bottom of the casting where the swivel mounting boss is, has suffered fatigue, and the boss has ripped out of the casting, leaving a rather ragged hole and making the whole thing utterly useless.
It would appear to be a weak point in the casting, and I advise anybody with a 28/40 to check carefully for any signs of fatigue or cracking.
Has anybody else had, or heard of similar problems ??