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by rawbutter
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: I think my drill head is jammed
Replies: 5
Views: 11831

Re: I think my drill head is jammed

Okay, I think I got it fixed. Running with the jammed bearing idea, I clamped down on the mill gear with a monkey wrench and gave it a gentle tug. It moved a little, so I gave it another wiggle. Something gave, it moved more freely, and eventually through more gentle wiggling I was able to rotate th...
by rawbutter
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: I think my drill head is jammed
Replies: 5
Views: 11831

Re: I think my drill head is jammed

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I should have mentioned that I did loosen the big black adjuster bolt when I tried to move the motor. That didn't help. But I can try again, just to be sure. If I am looking at a jammed or seized bearing, what's the next step? Can I force it loose if I put some kind...
by rawbutter
Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: I think my drill head is jammed
Replies: 5
Views: 11831

I think my drill head is jammed

I recently bought a Harbor Freight 3-in-1 off craigslist (a Central Machinery T5980). One of these: https://goo.gl/photos/r8U2HckyshbNm5S56 The seller said it was brand new, but I'm having trouble getting the mill to work. The motor turns on and spins (sometimes), but the gear chuck for the drill pa...