Grinder Bogging Down after continous use

[Carlo Petrilli]

I purchased a used Tormek 2000 and after prolonged use approx. 45 min. to 1 hr of use the grinder beins to bog down.  I have replaced the drive wheel with a new one and dreesed it thinking that was the problem but it still is bogging down after continuous use.  I'm not sure if I have a motor problem or something is not aliged properly.

Thank You for any help.

Carlo

[epw314]

You say you dressed the drive wheel with belt dressing?As stupid as it sounds make sure  the wheel tight. Do you smell anything like a electrical burn?The motor can run at 158 degrees so it diffentally would be hot to the touch.Shut it off when actually not doing anything ,setting up jigs,etc. This will give it a cool down time.
Ed

[Jeff Farris]

Carlo, does the machine work normally at first, then start slipping?  My normal suggestion for this condition would be roughing up the drive wheel with sandpaper, but it sounds like you have a different problem.  Try cleaning the wheel with sandpaper -- use no more belt dressing -- then work the machine hard for an extended period.  If you still experience the slipping, call me.