Newbie in Coeur a'Alene, ID

[jeeptrix]

Unfortunetly there isn't anyone in all of Idaho. Guess people here are too busy hunting and fishing.

[Dale]

We don't all hunt and fish! I live in Athol and have had my machine for only about a year so I am far from an expert but I will help where I can. I took a class from TerryT who lives in Spokane (response#8 )which was a tremendous help. Not sure if he still gives the classes, maybe pm him to ask. Anyways Welcome to the forum and do not be afraid to ask questions, someone will have the answer.

Dale

[fwharris]

I will try again. It barely moved probably because it is rolled under.
Any way to prevent this from happening again?
Is it worth it to get the other type of roller?

This is in the troubleshooting area on the main CW site http://www.carvewright.com/support-p...lts_rolling_up

And here is the procedure for replacing the belts http://www.carvewright.com/assets/se...paper_belt.pdf

I do think the rubber belts do track a lot better.

[bergerud]

Here is an old post:

TIP: The sand paper rollers need not be removed and put in a vise to re-center the belts. Cut two 3/8" diameter approximately 0.8" long pieces of metal or hardwood. These two pieces can be wedged between the spring shafts and the edges of the outfeed table (see pictures below). The cam action of lifting the outfeed table pushes on the spring shafts and releases the tension on the sand paper belt. The belt can easily be slid back to center. (Make sure you unroll the edge of the belt if if has rolled up.) The same procedure works on the front and rear belts. (While the belts are loose, you can shake them around and blow out any saw dust.)

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[jeeptrix]

That's a great tip. Wish I had read it sooner. I was finally able to get the damaged piece out and am running a project. It said it will take 9 hours when I uploaded it to memory. I have several hours to go. I will then try the wood pieces and move the belt. So far it is only the rear belt.

[chebytrk]

Excellent tip!

[crfahy]

I bought my machine from a friend here in Weippe, Idaho a year ago. One of the belts was torn, so I decided to get the rubber belts when I ordered the carvetight to replace the 'quick chuck'. I'm glad that I got both of them! I think you're lucky to live so close to Terry T. I would have gone to see him if not for the 4 hr. drive. I read all the 'tips and tricks' and Ask Bud's lessons - they really helped! Searches on this forum can also answer a LOT of questions. I put about 150 hrs on the machine last winter, and now I'm back in my wood shop since fishing/gardening season is over. I guess we could start an 'Idaho' thread in the 'carvers near you' category, although I'm guessing I'm still nowhere 'near' any other carvers! Hope you have fun with it!

[TerryT]

Colleen, actually there are a couple of guys in Lewiston. Thats not too awful far from you.

Oh, and by the way, you are always welcome in my shop if you do get up this way.

[jeeptrix]

I read somewhere on this forum that you either give lessons or in person help on the CW. Is that true?