Sole press problem

[andy l]

I raised the bed on my sole press up as far as it would go and now I can't get it to come back down. The handle turns but nothing else moves. It still comes down with air pressure but obviously it is too high to press a regular sole. I can't get it to wind down by hand. Can anyone help.

[Gray]

Firstly what press is it? It sounds like you have disengaged the thread. try pulling down on the presser foot whilst turning the adjustment handle.

[andy l]

Thanks al give that a try. Its a reconditioned WH&B press from siserve. Might contact them for advice, only got it last year.

[Gray]

Contact them if you like but Peter Coulson will pick this up cause he's always up with the sparrows fart and he will sort it for you.

[petercoulson]

I have picked it up,, there is a threaded rod inside that winds the pad up and down and this has a plate welded to the top. the weld has broken and can only be repaired by rewelding it. its not actually a difficult job and much easier if you have a local welder than to send back for repair. if you need instructions let us know

[andy l]

Thanks peter. Dismantled top part and inside I saw the plate you were refering to. Just looks like a solid shaft coming from the plate. Is the screwed rod inside the shaft and how do i get to it? I would have no problem getting it welded.

[petercoulson]

ring kev in the morning 01162717152, cant quite remember how the rod comes out. you have to remove the pad etc and something about a plate with 2 screws springs to mind where the rod goes into the shaft.

[andy l]

will do. thanks very much for your help.