I just bought a rockwell 10", and I don't have a manual. When I put it into backgear, I pull the little plunger that is on the spindle so it can spin freely. Then I pull the engagement gear out. When I do this, I get a real loud clanking noise. It works fine, but its obnoxious. Am I doing something wrong? ALso, how to I disengage the lead screw. I see the tumbler lever, but I can't get it to move any direction, any help? Thanks
rockwell 10" questions
Jul 15, 2003
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My guess is that your backgear is running dry. Figure out how to lubricate it and it should shut up or at least get a lot quieter.
If you look carefully at it, you will see that the backgear is a very simple mechanism. It is just a shaft on an eccentric so it can go in or out. If you take off a couple of covers then you will be able to look at all the gear teeth. If none are missing or gashed up then you can be happy happy.
Grant Erw> I just bought a rockwell 10", and I don't have a manual. When I put it
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