jet planer problem

[pitch pine]

The infeed roller on my jet 260 has become really stiff to turn. It resulted in the drive belt going (melting). Has anyone had similar problems? I wonder if I should speak to a Jet rep before I carry on dismantling.......It has been working fine as a surface planer and the problem started when using the thicknesser, and I wasn't pushing it too hard........honest!

 

[9fingers]

Yes there was someone here having a problem a bit like that a few months back. I think it was a Jet.

There is a Jet rep who lurks here too. Who knows maybe he will pop up???


Bob

edit: Here is the other problem report

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... 527#415527

 

[pitch pine]

Thanks Bob. Sounds like the same problem as mine except its the infeed roller on mine. Outfeed turns fine. I will get in touch with Jet.

 

[DaveL]

There is a Jet rep who lurks here too. Who knows maybe he will pop up???

Called Jetman, you could send him a PM, Nick is a helpful chap.

 

[pitch pine]

Thanks for that Dave. I have PMed Nick.

 

[Nick.]

There is a Jet rep who lurks here too. Who knows maybe he will pop up???

"boing!" ta-da! :lol:

Called Jetman, you could send him a PM, Nick is a helpful chap.

Hello DaveL - hope all is well - flattery will get you everywhere

Thanks for that Dave. I have PMed Nick.

Hi pitch pine, sorry to hear you are having problems - thanks for the pm too - received and will reply in a minute. This should be a fairly simple one to sort out, it does sound like we need to replace the roller and associated bearings etc. I will give you my full contact details on pm and would be happy to arrange whatever is required to fix this first thing Monday when the office is open.

Best regards to all
Nick
Brimarc Tools and Machinery

 

[wizer]

Hi Nick, too busy to mix with the plebs nowadays?

 

[Nick.]

Hi Nick, too busy to mix with the plebs nowadays?

Haha - Hiya Tom - hope all is well with yourself

You must have been honing your wit on a Tormek to achieve such a rapier sharp edge :lol:

Look forward to seeing yourself and Blister too at Ali Pali if you can both make it again this year.

ps - just about to order a UKWW badge out my own pocket (no MP style freebie expenses for this poor plebian salesman) - do I get a discount though if I wear it at all the shows I'm going to do this year - will be from Shetland Isles to Portsmouth, and a smattering of Ireland inbetween?

ccasion5:
Cheers and all the best
Nick

 

[pitch pine]

......seems it shouldn't be a problem for much longer as Nick has been in touch......good customer service counts for alot......

 

[wizer]

Hello Nick. I'll see you at Ally Pally. Badge discounts can be arranged in exchange for machinery discounts....

 

[pitch pine]

Just to say Nick has arranged the new parts for my planer and some freebies as a goodwill gesture. Thanks again Bob for telling me about Nick and to Nick for his prompt service.

 

[9fingers]

Just to say Nick has arranged the new parts for my planer and some freebies as a goodwill gesture. Thanks again Bob for telling me about Nick and to Nick for his prompt service.

Only too happy to help. It is what the forum is here for!

Bob