Re: Motor replacement
The motor on mine would get super hot on longer cuts. I got the $29.99
1/3HP motor from Harbor freight and put that on there. Now it runs
smoother, quieter, and cooler. The only catch is that the
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Chris Baugher <cbaugher_yahoo@...>
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I posted a pic in photos under aametalmaster of some 4 inch alum bar
i recently cut. The saws will cut straight if set up correctly. Do
not try to adjust the saw with a used blade it will only
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BOB WRIGHT <aametalmaster@...>
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#285
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Re: 4x6bandsaw
Every time I turn the dern thing on, I can just feeeeeel my arm not
getting tired!
JJ
: Re: [4x6bandsaw] 4x6 Bandsaw
you
powered
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JC Johnson <two-jays@...>
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#284
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Re: Motor replacement
Jim
I think that a variable speed motor would be perfect. I am thinking of the
same thing once my motors go out
depending on the motor weight, you may need to add some weight with it for
the normal
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Clint D <driggars@...>
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#283
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Lenord
It could be that I am using to much down pressure, I will try it lighter
next time
Clint
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Clint D <driggars@...>
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#282
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Motor replacement
I don't think my motor is going to last much longer it is starting to
stink. I was thinking of using a 2hp treadmill motor with variable
control. Do you think this will be worth the trouble?
Thanks
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jimmac70817 <jtmcbtrla1@...>
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Band aide cutting fluid.........
All,
Another quick and dirty report for y'all.
I received the band aide fluid and Lennox bi-metal blades today.
The fluid (I got a gallon) is suppose to be cut with water at 10:1 !! (happy
dance)
It
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lenord@...
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#279
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Depending which way the blade is cutting crooked, loosen the two
bolts on the guide arms and turn outward the opposite way that it
cuts crooked, repeat until straight. Mine will cut piston ring type
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BOB WRIGHT <aametalmaster@...>
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#278
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
rex@... writes:
That is about as close as I can get with a hacksaw anyway.
John in the high desert of California
12 inch Atlas
Mini Mill
Rusty file
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catboat15@...
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#281
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I've tried with very light cutting pressures; same result.
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Rex Smith <rex@...>
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Clint,
I've found that if I put too much downward pressure on the blade, cutting
too fast, whether with weight added to the handle or fussing with the spring
thing, I get an angled
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lenord@...
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Now if we could only understand why that is...
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Rex Smith <rex@...>
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Rex
I have tried everything I can think of and can't get it out of one of my
saws. I have two of them, the first one cuts straight right since I got it,
the other one is way off and can't get it
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Clint D <driggars@...>
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#274
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Jim,
Gave me a good chuckle, Thanks !
Lenord
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lenord@...
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#273
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I would say all of the above are correct with the major factors being the
first three. I run mine at high speed with no lube and it still cuts
pretty straight.
Yeah, even with the limited use I've
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Chris Baugher <cbaugher_yahoo@...>
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#272
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Uh Oh! My feeble attempt at humor was misinterpreted!!! (glad i'm not a
sit-com writer)
My reference to "crooked" cuts was meant to show that in laying out a
cut line on a workpiece that will be cut
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dswr@...
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I've found that
if the band tension is up HIGH and
if the rollers are carefully adjusted and
if the pivot is not worn and
if the speed is not too fast and
if some lubricant is used ( I use
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alan@...
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I tied a small piece of rope around the blade tightening knob. I apply
light pressure in and down during cutting of larger pieces, seems to get
around the crooked-cut problem.
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Jim E. <jim0000@...>
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
I take it no-one has solved the crooked cut problem yet? I've finally learned to live with it, and think it's slightly mitigated with the bi-metal blade.
I sometimes fantasize about going with the
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Rex Smith <rex@...>
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Re: 4x6 Bandsaw
Gotta second the cheer leading here! Any brand of the 4x6 will let you
do jobs that you would be very reluctant to tackle with a hand powered
hack saw.
The only downside to one of these wonders, is
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dswr@...
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#267
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