I've got the 4 speed HF bandsaw and recently had a problem with it. I was using it the other day and the blade just stopped. Took a look and the lower pulley had worked it's way off the spindle. FYI, there's a set screw which holds a shim in place which in turn keeps the pulley on the spindle. I figured ok, I just need to loosen up the set screw and re-attach it. Problem is, I can't get that set screw to come out. 
I've tried two different types of penetrating oil, used a long lever on the allen wrench, and even took a torch to it. So far, I've stripped one wrench and bent another. What else can I try? I thought about drilling it out, but I've never done that before and wasn't sure if I'd end up having to re-tap the threads when I was done.
Any suggestions?
-- Ken
I've tried two different types of penetrating oil, used a long lever on the allen wrench, and even took a torch to it. So far, I've stripped one wrench and bent another. What else can I try? I thought about drilling it out, but I've never done that before and wasn't sure if I'd end up having to re-tap the threads when I was done.
Any suggestions?
-- Ken