Originally Posted by
Candace
Not really, the bottom opens up and you just blow the shavings out. It's not only the issue of the cost of the pulley, but replacing it can sometimes cause damage to the motor shaft if one is not really careful. And waiting 6 weeks to get a tool and then shipping it back is a real hassle. I'd prefer to save the time and money by redressing the pulley wheel. Remember, these aren't computerized machines we're talking about here. These are mechanical machines that can be opened up fairly easily and are rather basic machines.
there is no need to rent a special tool to remove the pulley. There is a You tube video where a lady made the tool that looks like a small flat head screwdriver. My hubby to the pulley off with no effort at all and ground down the wheel then put it back on and now the machine runs great. I bought this machine at a yard sale for 3 dollars.