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Welcome
Howdy and welcome. Hopefully some more knowledgeable and practical types will join up and help give this group some members and more interesting content. In the mean time check the bookmarks for a
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #25 ·
General Info on 4x6 bandsaws
The Asian-made 4x6 Metal cutting Bandsaw Many folks who need a low cost metal saw turn to this unit since it's a reasonable price. It's much like many import tools, decent, but with some work can be
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #26 ·
harbor freight 4 x 6
Hi, My name is Jim and I just today received my HF bandsaw via UPS. It's still in the box, hope to have it up and running this weekend. Looking forward to hear from others who have already made
By threehrtour53 <threehrtour@...> · #27 ·
harbor freight 4 x 6
Hi, My name is Jim and I just today received my HF bandsaw via UPS. It's still in the box, hope to have it up and running this weekend. Looking forward to hear from others who have already made
By threehrtour53 <threehrtour@...> · #28 ·
Re: harbor freight 4 x 6
Hi Jim, Not too many folks here yet, but hopefully there will be more. Sorry for the delay in responding. Hope you got it set up and are cutting away like mad. Let us know if you have any other
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #29 ·
64 1/2" blades
Hi, I picked up a Starrett bi-metal vari-tooth blade today at Grainger ($23). I haven't used it yet, but I'll post a report when I do. Starrett 5' 4 1/2" PowerBand Matrix 2 High speed steel bandsaw
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #30 ·
Glad to be here
I'm glad I found this board and hope to learn a lot here. I just bought my 4 x 6 saw and have yet to even make a cut with it. I like to poke around a little and get familiar with how things are
By tomin130 <tomin130@...> · #31 ·
4x6 recommendation?
Howdy All, I am glad I found this group. I haven't bought a saw yet and am looking for advice. Any suggestions? Robert
By dzrteagle2000 <jtaylor01@...> · #32 ·
Re: 4x6 recommendation?
Hi Robert, I'll give you a couple of recommendations. If you are dirt cheap like me, order the Harbor Freight one for $139 if there's no store near you. Otherwise go to the local store with a
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #33 ·
Re: 64 1/2" blades
I actually got a second Starett blade for my birthday so now I have 2 of the same blade. In any case I got around to using the blade. For Aluminum, it cuts about the same as the regular blade
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #34 ·
Re: Glad to be here
Thanks for the post. I'm not sure about the vise, I'll have to look at mine when I get home. As for the assembly steps, i posted my assembly (check the links section at the 4x6 home page or go
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #35 ·
New member
fellows glad there is a group that we can share infromation on these saw, I am Joe Guidry, Southwest, La. the bayou country, I bought a Harbor Freigh saw about two years ago, the first time I used
By snookjr70546 <snookjr@...> · #36 ·
Hello
Just joined the group. Look forward to swapping ideas. Got a HF 4x6 last week. I had a wood blade made for it as I will use it in the upright mode mostly right now, but do plan to cut metal in the
By phdesigns1 <phdesigns1@...> · #37 ·
Bandsaw modifications
Hi all. Most everyone agrees the vise definitely needs to be improved. Here's something I did. The pivot bolt which attaches directly to the bed was a very sloppy fit in the hole of the fixed
By tomin130 <tomin130@...> · #38 ·
Re: New member
Howdy Joe, Glad to have ya. I don't know if you have a digital camera or access to one. I would love to see anything on the hydraulic mod for one of these saws! Much nicer than the spring
By sned1 <sned1@...> · #39 ·
New poll for 4x6bandsaw
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the 4x6bandsaw group: I bought my 4x6 bandsaw from: o Harbor Freight o Grizzly o Enco o Homier o Jet o other To vote,
By 4x6bandsaw@... · #40 ·
Re: New member
---I do have a digital camera,I will get some pic's and explain how I did it,yes,the hydraulic clyinder works great, gettting ready to take it apart agian and make some more changes, I will post
By snookjr70546 <snookjr@...> · #41 ·
New member...
Hi All! I am the proud owner of a 4x6 bandsaw. Until I bought mine, I used a jig saw and a hand hack saw for all my cutting. Needless to say, my projects were few and far between, if they involved
By dswr@... · #42 ·
How to remove motor bearing?
Hi, I'm new to the list, having acquired an Enco 4x6 band saw on Sunday. It's in pretty good shape but the motor needs new bearings. The end caps (bells ?) have been removed but the shaft, front
By makull2002 · #43 ·
Re: How to remove motor bearing?
Sunday. end Got them apart by supporting the rim on two sides of the bell housing, applying a little heat and one sharp rap on the end of the shaft with a plastic faced hammer. Used a puller to
By makull2002 · #44 ·