I'm trying to put a lift on my bandsaw mill and I'm having a few problems.
The lift is used to raise and lower my saw head, and is powered by a gear motor. My 1" axle if bowing toward the motor when under load of approx 300 pounds on each side. I know I don't have enough support on the axle and was going to add bearings on the outside ends of the shaft and one on the side of the main chain sprocket.
Here is a photo, sorry about the dark it was a bit late.
Thanks