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Hudson
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« on: August 22, 2008, 03:39:47 PM »
I have a Dakota Pro I have always thought the machine of mine had too much vibration from the get go. There is some play in the blade, at least a 1/16 or more. I called VanDykes and they said there would be "some" play. If you tap the blade with your finger the blade moves, if you grab it you can jiggle it, in most cases a 1/16 isn`t much but in machinery it is alot.I also own a Dakota IV and there is absolutely no movement at all. I do on occasion get a little "goughy" on my shaving but I attribute that to me. Is this amount of play exceptable or should I change the bearing? Thanks Phil
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008, 03:55:10 PM »
Ive never had any play in mine.. but its an Eager Beaver.. Matter of fact just to get some of blades off and on I have to tap them with a rubber mallet.. They fit snug..I cant image why they would say play is normal? Seems to me if the blade wiggles it could cause problems.. but that is just my thought..
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008, 04:15:16 PM »
I tried moving mine and there is no play.
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2008, 04:17:55 PM »
Yeah there is no play in mine either .. sounds like yours may have an issue. Vibration=uneven and difficult shaving!
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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2008, 04:21:53 PM »
The blade fits the arbor fine and like yours need a little manipulation to get it off. It jiggles when everything is tightened down and ready to shave. If you take the blade off you can move the arbor, not as much because when the blade is on there is more leverage to move the blade. If it moves a 1/16 in 6'' (1/2 the diameter) it would move 1/8" in 12" etc. Anyone with any type machine feel free to chyme in, I value any input.
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2008, 05:10:25 PM »
I am not familiar with the Dakota Pro, but it sounds like a bad bearing to me.
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2008, 05:18:02 PM »
How long have you had your machine?
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2008, 07:05:57 PM »
It isnt considered abnormal for bearings to fail. It happens, and if that arbor can be moved even slightly, I agree with a few of the other posts - the bearing may be shot, or breaking up on you. I'd consider replacing it. It should be very positively unmovable.
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 05:10:32 PM »
Hudson,

It certainly sounds like the bearings to me. If you will call 800-539-3169 and talk to Jay we will be glad to have new bearing put in for you.


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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2008, 01:09:25 PM »
no play on mine
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2008, 02:55:22 PM »
Hi Paul E -
Sorry - I didnt mean to imply they always go - but just like "Monday Morning Cars" they do sometimes fail. No matter how good a machine may be. Fortunately for Hudson - Van Dykes (Olaus) has offerred to help him out on this one. That's great customer service!
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2008, 10:57:18 PM »
Your right Bruce, I have communicated with Olaus and he is going to help me out and I will only be out the machine for a week. I love the machine and you can`t beat the customer service.
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« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2008, 07:21:38 AM »
heh Bruce
i hear ya

customer service goes a long way
a few years ago
day after the worlds Olaus returned my phone call after what im sure was a long couple of days
he answered all my stupid ?
i mean ALL OF THEM
so i bought the pro, one of the best decisions i ever made
super guy,great customer service ,super machine
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