--- In 4x6bandsaw@..., "Pat" <york01@c...> wrote:
Hi again,
Just thought I would do an update on the bandsaw decision. On
Saturday we stopped at Harbor Freight where I was going to purchase
a planetary ring roller. After I located the roller my wife asked me
what I thought of the bandsaw they had on display. After looking at
it I told her the legs seemed a little more wobbly than the Jet, and
other than that I didn't notice any difference. She then asked which
saw I would prefer and I told her the HF would do just fine. We then
left with the ring roller and bandsaw.
I noticed a post on this forum asking about cast iron blade guides.
Could someone tell me where the blade guides are located.
The blade guides hold the blade just before the beginning of the
cut and just after the end of the cut. They should (ideally) be
adjusted to clear the material being cut (and the saw parts) with
as little room to spare as possible. (I think you have identified
them).
I took the wobble out of the legs on my saw by adding two pieces
of 1/2" EMT (steel electrical conduit) to the bottom of the legs,
one on each side. I flattened the ends (keeping both ends of each
piece parallel) and drilled holes to match the wheel-mounting holes
in the legs. (Measure while the saw is setting on a _flat_, and
_level_ area or you will build in a twist - don't ask).
When I bolted them on, the legs became _solid_.
I really like this cheap and effective fix. I recommend it to you
all - if you don't like the results, just unbolt it and your saw
is back to its original condition. I don't think you will take it
apart. ;-)
RA
