Re: Cast Iron Blade Guide Brackets:
Grizzly does and the current price is $185, made in Taiwan and their model also includes an arm lock, i.e. a pin in the arm to keep it closed, or fully up. <embfeniscowles12@y...> wrote:
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proosta@...
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Re: New Bandsaw
Congratulations on the new saw! ...Fit a Bi-Metal Blade and build yourself a "Recirculating Coolant System" (see my photos and article) and you're in for some really cool cutting! Cheers, Cletus
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Cletus L. Berkeley
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#425
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Re: New Bandsaw
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
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Re: Vibration issues
It?s a Grizzly, but it?s the G9742 (same 4x6 head as the HF and others, different base, etc.) It has the cast blade guide brackets, if that matters. Jeff <embfeniscowles12@...> wrote:
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Jeff Moskovitz <mosk@...>
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Re: Vibration issues
Jeff: Could you tell me what brand your saw is please. Thanks. Ted. get it of to figure vibration? I pulleys so adjustments I eccentric cams The
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embfeniscowles12
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Re: Cast Iron Blade Guide Brackets:
Alan: Thanks for speedy answer. As a company I think I prefer Enco ove HF. After holidays I shall go to Enco. Regards Ted. someone be blade Ted
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embfeniscowles12
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#421
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Re: Vibration issues
Ah ha! Thanks, Leo. That gives me a methodology for checking things. Much appreciated, Jeff
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Jeff Moskovitz <mosk@...>
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Re: Vibration issues
Jeff, The "vibration issue" is kinda tricky. The frequency of the vibration is a clue. I would start without the drive belt. Run the motor... vibration gone? Install the belt, remove the blade...
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dswr@...
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Re: Vibration issues
Thanks, Bob. I?ve been careful about using the downfeed tensioner to control the speed of the cuts, as I?ve noticed that this allows the blade to cut more accurately. I?ve also followed the general
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Jeff Moskovitz <mosk@...>
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#418
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Re: Need help deciding which bandsaw to get
as and a but be
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Pat
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Re: Vibration issues
Jeff, I have used the stock belt for 3 years with no problem. As for the vibration make sure you don't have too much downfeed pressure on the steel, maybe the blade is too loose. Use a good blade not
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT <aametalmaster@...>
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#416
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Re: Cast Iron Blade Guide Brackets:
Ted, my Enco has cast iron blade guide brackets. Alan Riley
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Alan Riley <ariley@...>
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#415
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Vibration issues
I am still getting familiar with my new saw, and still trying to get it tuned, but one of the things I noticed yesterday was a fair amount of vibration -- maybe as much as 1/8" at the blade -- and I
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Jeff Moskovitz <mosk@...>
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Re: Cast Iron Blade Guide Brackets:
If you live near one of the Rex Tool Supply stores or want to order it mail order, they have the saw under the brand name "ACRA". It is made in Taiwan and has the heavier upper frame and cast iron
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dswr@...
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#413
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Cast Iron Blade Guide Brackets:
There are many sources of supply for the 4x6 Bandsaw. Will someone be good enough to tell me who supplies the bandsaw with cast iron blade guide brackets rather than pressed steel. Thanks for your
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embfeniscowles12
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Re: Coolant system
I have been using a recirculating coolant system everyday for the last 7-months without any problems at all. The coolant flood is very localized and any dripping is usually very small and on the right
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Cletus L. Berkeley
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#411
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New poll for 4x6bandsaw
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the 4x6bandsaw group: Do you use coolant of some type when cutting? o Yes, some sort of drip/spray/flood system i've added to the saw o Yes, by
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4x6bandsaw@...
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#410
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Re: Need help deciding which bandsaw to get
Pat, I cannot find a web page that I saw long (several years) ago that compared the various retailers' 4X6 (and similar nomenclature) saws. My recollection was that they were pretty close in design
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Charles Keeney <ckeeney@...>
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#409
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Re: Coolant system
--- In 4x6bandsaw@..., "rswooley49" <rsw49@B...> wrote: I was wondering if users of coolant systems on these > saws had any concerns about the wiring running to the on/off switch > getting
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chuck_uandr <upandrunning@...>
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#408
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Re: Coolant system
I agree. A sheetmetal brake would make short order of this project and do a neater job. I just ordered one of these systems yesterday and it is good to hear it appears OK. I was wondering if users of
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rswooley49 <rsw49@...>
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#407
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