Hello, I just bought a W.F. Wells twin post saw. I'm not sure of the model, I can't find any ID plates on it. It's either a 9x16 or 9x18. It's pretty old but in decent shape but it has been sitting a long time. The guy I bought it from said it operated fine when they last used it about 15 years ago. I wired it up to 220 3ph and the saw ran fine after messing with the variable speed adjustment.
The problem I have is with the hyd lift. There are two turning knob type valves that operate the lift. I assume one lifts the saw and the other controls the speed of the drop. They are both on the left side of the base with one pointing out the front of the saw (in line with the material) and the other pointing out the side.
I filled the pump with hyd fluid and turned it on and I don't seem to be getting any pressure. I can unscrew either of those valves clear out and nothing comes out. The pump sounds like it is running ok. The plumbing and wiring seem to be in order. I don't see any fluid leaking from anywhere.
I was hoping someone familiar with operating or maintaining these saws would see this and know what to look for.
Thanks, Mike
The problem I have is with the hyd lift. There are two turning knob type valves that operate the lift. I assume one lifts the saw and the other controls the speed of the drop. They are both on the left side of the base with one pointing out the front of the saw (in line with the material) and the other pointing out the side.
I filled the pump with hyd fluid and turned it on and I don't seem to be getting any pressure. I can unscrew either of those valves clear out and nothing comes out. The pump sounds like it is running ok. The plumbing and wiring seem to be in order. I don't see any fluid leaking from anywhere.
I was hoping someone familiar with operating or maintaining these saws would see this and know what to look for.
Thanks, Mike