DaWoodster
Established Member
Not sure if this is the right sub-forum for this...
I have just got a 1996 S45 which is in pretty decent condition considering it's age.
The only issue I have run into is the blade guide thrust bearings, it has the GL456's on the back and similar on the sides.
I stripped, cleaned and rebuilt both sets but am not happy with 2 of the side bearings as they don't spin as freely as the others and one of the GL456's only turns, it won't spin at all.
I put all the good ones on the bottom set and am getting a few 'sparks' off the top set so need to get these sorted.
Is there a trick to cleaning this type of bearing?
Is there a good (cheap) place for spares? (ebay has replacements for £35 each)
Also, this machine didn't come with the spare 'cool block' guides for thinner blades, does this mean my minimum blade size is 12mm?
I have just got a 1996 S45 which is in pretty decent condition considering it's age.
The only issue I have run into is the blade guide thrust bearings, it has the GL456's on the back and similar on the sides.
I stripped, cleaned and rebuilt both sets but am not happy with 2 of the side bearings as they don't spin as freely as the others and one of the GL456's only turns, it won't spin at all.
I put all the good ones on the bottom set and am getting a few 'sparks' off the top set so need to get these sorted.
Is there a trick to cleaning this type of bearing?
Is there a good (cheap) place for spares? (ebay has replacements for £35 each)
Also, this machine didn't come with the spare 'cool block' guides for thinner blades, does this mean my minimum blade size is 12mm?