ClaireB Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hello, We have an old Lockerbie wheel we bought used probably 7 years ago. It's my favorite wheel to throw on but it has developed what was at first a squeak then turned into an earthshaking vibration when slowing down. I do not know the model number but it is some model previous to the currently sold model and any repair information I can find online. My wheel actually has an angled access hole on the shaft (threaded but never plugged!?!) and two lower hex bolts on the lower housing which appear to be the bolts that hold the shaft to the housing mounted in the concrete kickwheel. Ours is motorized but the motor mounts have been checked and tight and the rubber drive wheel is not engaged or touching concrete flywheel when the vibration happens. So far we have greased the upper bearings, 3 in one oiled the lower bearings through the angled opening in the shaft near the bottom, removed the two hex bolts on the housing the rod fits into and 3 in one oiled there as well. None of that has worked. Assuming the bottom bearings are shot we removed the bracket at the top bearing to free up the rod at that connection point, removed the lower hex bolts we assume are holding the rod in place at the bottom and tried to pull the rod out of the lower housing and it wont budge. We have sanded, 3 in one oiled and even used a dremel to the connection point but can not pull that rod out of there. We turned it over and there is no way to open the housing from underneath to expose bearings. I'm hoping the old beast isn't dead but I'm seeking the wisdom of any of you that may have a solution to get it functional and quiet again. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 @ClaireB Can you post some pictures? There aren't a lot of people on here that use kick wheels, but there are a lot of mechanically inclined folks who may have some ideas if they can see what you've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Threaded hole may be for zerk fitting ( there are several sizes and threadings https://www.saeproducts.com/grease-fittings.html); as you've noted, if the fitting is removed, a plug should be used to keep out contaminants. imo, quality bearing grease for upper and lower, at least a few times per year. Could be the wheel head and shaft cannot be separated - older models - per a bit of research, "...on the older wheels the hed[sic] is permanently attached to the shaft and so must be removed as a unit. Newer wheels have the head and shaft as two parts." Here's a thread to pull on: https://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/3058-advice-for-restoring-an-old-lockerbie-kick-wheel/ …however, the link fails - looks like Laguna now owns Lockerbie? If so, Laguna may be able to provide specific help. Here's pics of both bearings (Laguna and Axner are owned by same parent company, I believe) https://www.axner.com/lockerbie-kick-wheels.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Laguna is shuting down soon-I just got a customers clay order in Friday (I'm a distributor) and they picked it up at will call in south LA area. No more new orders I was told. My guess is they will close within a few days.I acnnot speak to Axner as Florida is more Lax with the virus restrictions than out state which is shut dowen statewide. call soon but it may be to late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AveryO Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 @ClaireB did you happen to figure out how to remove the shaft and fix the bearings? I’ve run into the same problem and can’t seem to find anywhere how to get the shaft out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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