Palax Combi Problem

[Billhook]

On 12/03/2023 at 15:59, doobin said:

This. When our Jappa has the same issue it's due to crud in the slot at the end of the ram stroke.

Could well be the problem.  I have not done anything about tackling the problem again as I have been too busy.  Crud does develop in the slot as you say and it becomes compressed to become so solid that it needs a hammer and chisel to remove it.  It will do no harm at all to give the old Palax a good clean and oil when the weather improves, will let you know the result.

[doobin]

3 hours ago, Billhook said:

Could well be the problem.  I have not done anything about tackling the problem again as I have been too busy.  Crud does develop in the slot as you say and it becomes compressed to become so solid that it needs a hammer and chisel to remove it.  It will do no harm at all to give the old Palax a good clean and oil when the weather improves, will let you know the result.

We found an old panel saw to be a help in freeing it also, as well as a thin SDS bit. Also look underneath the ram box, especially if it's not returning alll the way home.

[Billhook]

Used the Stihl Hookeroon and hammer to clear out the compressed sawdust in the ram track.  It was a hard as concrete and all seems to be working properly now.  Thanks to all.