Planer problem

Aug 26, 2006 1 Replies

I have a Craftsman 13" planer, model # 351.217430. While planing an 8' red oak board, the infeed and outfeed rollers quit; the cutters still rotated as usual. I took off a 1/16th or less each pass. The rollers do not turn, even by hand. I took the case off and looked around; the roller drive chain is intact but I can't move it. The rollers are free of wood chips. The planer has always worked perfectly up until now. I would appreciate any ideas/suggestions on what to look for, because it seems as if a part is broken somewhere and not allowing the rollers to rotate. Thank you, Chris Martin


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click on parts then enter in the model number and look at the diagrams. Should give you a better idea of what is connected to what. Looks as though there is a spline key in the assy (part

59 4x4x19mm) that drives the sprocket (37) that drives the chain (36).

I have a DeWalt so I can't help much more with your model.

Bob S.

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