I bought a very well used biax 7ELM power scraper. The part where the blades attach slides on 2 metal bars that are held to the body of the scraper with 4mm dowel pints. These bars, or sliding surfaces, are highly polished and are the main wear surfaces. I shudder to think what a replacement costs. I am missing one so I will make it - anybody know what material is used? It is very magnetic, so it isn't stainless, and a file will bite into it, so I don't think it is hardened, at least not too much. I will likely have to shim them up to eliminate play. Also, the round bearing in which the ram rides looks to be quite worn so I will try to replace this as well.
In addition to the slide material, does anyone know what the sliding surfaces are supposed to be lubricated with?
thanks
Scott
In addition to the slide material, does anyone know what the sliding surfaces are supposed to be lubricated with?
thanks
Scott