I am looking at selling my k3 winner 2000mm slider and purchasing a k700p with the 2500 mm slider.? Would the 2500mm slider on the thee k700p by able to cut the untire length for a 2460mm long sheet of melamine.
thanks
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Re: Adding fence to bandsaw?
Joe,
I mounted Aigner rails on my bandsaw for Aigner pressure wheels following Aigner directions. Later I realize that my felder cast iron extension tables don’t fit. Maybe, I could have mounted the rails differently to make both work.
Imran
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:32 PM, Joe Jensen <joe.jensen@...> wrote: ? I would like to have mounting rails on bandsaws for extension fences when sawing long veneers.? I have Felder rails and tables on my saw and shaper. Is the Aigner rail the same size as the felder rectangular mounting rail? I like that they taper down to prevent snagging your clothes on the rail ends.
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I really like how the Felder built bandaws have a fence that mounts to the same rail.? They have a split in the rail in front for the blade to pass through.??
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I’m a big fan of KN Crowder products. ?Here is a link to there barn door systems: ?
You may or may not like the esthetics of the Crowder choices - they all hide the track and roller mechanisms. ?
If you prefer the more rustic and exposed mechanism hardware, I know several people who have been happy with the products sold by this outfit: ?
David Best
https://www.instagram.com/davidpbest/
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On Mar 6, 2021, at 4:47 AM, Patty & Steve Spear via < passpear@...> wrote:
Hi,
? ? ?My wife wants me to replace her pantry door with a barn door. She wants it painted so I was just going to make it out of 6/4 popular. She likes the soft close/open feature. Any suggestions on where to buy the hardware? ?The big box stores carry some, but I am suspect of the quality. I am thinking it maybe worth spending more on the hardware as this door will be opened and closed many times a day. Thanks for your suggestions.?
Steve
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Hi,
? ? ?My wife wants me to replace her pantry door with a barn door. She wants it painted so I was just going to make it out of 6/4 popular. She likes the soft close/open feature. Any suggestions on where to buy the hardware? ?The big box stores carry some, but I am suspect of the quality. I am thinking it maybe worth spending more on the hardware as this door will be opened and closed many times a day. Thanks for your suggestions.?
Steve
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Re: Adding fence to bandsaw?
I would like to have mounting rails on bandsaws for extension fences when sawing long veneers.? I have Felder rails and tables on my saw and shaper. Is the Aigner rail the same size as the felder rectangular mounting rail? I like that they taper down to prevent snagging your clothes on the rail ends.
?
I really like how the Felder built bandaws have a fence that mounts to the same rail.? They have a split in the rail in front for the blade to pass through.??
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
I had a chat with Jeff at Northfield about a 32” bandsaw I was considering.? Got similar information.? The last owner bought in 2006 and sent the wheels
in to Northfield to be trued, new tires, and crowned.? My saw was shipping in 1967 and had 3 owners before me.
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]>
On Behalf Of Mark Kessler
Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 8:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FOG] 20” Northfield bandsaw
?
Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought
it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts,
pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It
sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on
a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
?
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
I believe so.? No internet presence .? I just gave Louis the length, inner and outer dimensions and had him specify the coil.? I know there are formulas but I took the easy way out.? Dave
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Is Iturra still in business?
On Mar 5, 2021, at 8:16 AM, David Kumm < davekumm@...> wrote:
I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but
I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Is Iturra still in business?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 8:16 AM, David Kumm < davekumm@...> wrote:
I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project. ? ? ? I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge. ? I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that way. ? If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.? I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Guys, you mention an Iturra spring. What makes it good? My Wadkin DR36 needs a new tensioning spring as the original is either worn out or was never stiff enough. But I have no idea how to buy springs.?
Can you give me any guidance on a suitable spring purchase for a large cast iron saw from the 1940s. ?
Length? “罢丑颈肠办苍别蝉蝉”? ID and OD?
Coil pitch? Compressibility?
Thanks for your help.?
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On 6 Mar 2021, at 2:16 am, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade
but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
Those higher resaw heights is where tension is a lot better than relying on guides to hold blades.? Is it possible to buy a 3/4" blade and try the machine before delivery?? The NF will be a sweet second saw, I'm just not sure about the 12" resaw.? My ACM 18"
machine could resaw 12" but it wasn't ideal.? My Y20 will handle 8-10" but again not ideal like the 217 or 116.? Dave
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Thanks Dave, i guess the main question is assuming well tuned with the right blade is this saw capable resawing 1/8” - 3/32” veneers at 12”-14” height, I understand that it might not be ideal...?
On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:22 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
Thanks for any input.
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Thanks Dave, i guess the main question is assuming well tuned with the right blade is this saw capable resawing 1/8” - 3/32” veneers at 12”-14” height, I understand that it might not be ideal...?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:22 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
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Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
Thanks for any input.
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Thanks TJ, nice videos. Was good to see the hub issue on the lower wheel, will definitely look that over if i go take a look at it.
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:47 AM, TJ Cornish <tj@...> wrote:
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If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
?
I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000
psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that
I can control it that way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Elliot,
This ebay machine was posted earlier on this forum. The seller is delusional as he thinks this machine is worth over $20K.
If you look at picks you can tell this has dovetail (S) coupling
which, I gather from posts, is less desirable than F (Flat) coupling
because accessory are still available.
Imran?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 11:45 AM, elliot.consigny@... wrote: ?I'm looking for a used CF631. I'm hoping to find someone on this forum who is either selling one or has a friend that will sell one. If you know of one, please let me know! You can email me at elliot.consigny@...Also, during my research I've seen the importance of having the F coupling of the S coupling. How can you tell from pictures which is which? There is this one on ebay- What do people think of this machine? I'm weary of having to do a lot of restoration/work on a well-worn machine.
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On Fri, Mar 05, 2021 at 12:25:40AM -0800, david@... via groups.io wrote:
| I eagerly await the day when the spacial data is spit out with the image, and Photoshop can automatically generate a field-variable mask and sharpness filter from it.
Something like this already exists in the form of "light-field" cameras (). Software allows you to choose focal length and depth-of-field for an image any time after the scene is recorded.
Lytro's light-field camera was the first consumer-market version that I saw. (My next-door neighbor and a former colleague were involved in developing it.) Unfortunately, it wasn't a commercial success.
I'm told that large-scale versions of this technology are used heavily in the movie industry.
Allen
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Well, I put "AI" in scare quotes to convey that's it's just a loose term, it's not a technology.? The point was that the iPhone is combining two distinct concepts -- binocular vision and facial/object recognition.? The first is arguably "just math" and that latter is "AI" (where AI just means machine learning/neural nets)
My other point is about "simulating bokeh".? ?Bokeh isn't a standard of physics, it's an aesthetic thing.? Here's a typical definition:
In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image. Bokeh has also been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". Differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause very different bokeh effects. Some lens designs blur the image in a way that is pleasing to the eye, while others produce distracting or unpleasant blurring.
Obviously you know this, but the phrase "simulating bokeh" could easily be misinterpreted as implying there there is?some optical standard of bokeh that the iPhone is trying to simulate, which isn't really the case.? A Canon and a Nikon of identical optical specs will produce different bokeh.? Even two instances of the same lens can produce different bokeh.? Photographers debate bokeh quality ad infinitum, but it's an aesthetic debate.? It is not a scientific debate about whether a Nikon or a Canon or a Sony produces the most "correct" bokeh, because there is no such thing as "correct bokeh".
The iPhone produces bokeh.? ?Often great, sometimes no so great.? But the quality isn't a function of how well it simulates a Nikon.?
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I'm looking for a used CF631. I'm hoping to find someone on this forum who is either selling one or has a friend that will sell one. If you know of one, please let me know! You can email me at elliot.consigny@...Also, during my research I've seen the importance of having the F coupling of the S coupling. How can you tell from pictures which is which? There is this one on ebay- What do people think of this machine? I'm weary of having to do a lot of restoration/work on a well-worn machine.
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
Sounds like a plan.? Delivery is worth 500 at least.? The spring will cost about $25 worst case.? Start with a decent bi metal 3/4" blade and get to know the quirks of the machine.? If you decide on carbide but the tension is iffy, the laguna Resaw King has
a thinner band than the Lenox so it might be an option.? I prefer the lenox but the .035 band will be at the high end of what the saw can handle, even with the new spring.? On my Yates, the spring sits on the casting but you want to check that whatever supports
the spring can also handle the additional load.? 2-3 varitooth should be good.? My Olivers run at 6750 fpm which is fast but works for me as I'm not very patient so feed rate can be greater with the extra speed.? Dave
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Actually, the guy selling bought it in 2019...
On Mar 5, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Mark Kessler via groups.io <mkessler10@...> wrote:
?Thanks Dave, does not include the power feed but he said he could deliver it as he is only about 15min away. Northfield got back to me and below is what he said. Pretty cool to get all the history, the guy selling is the one who bought it!?
I am looking at this as a under 12-14” resaw to replace the laguna 14/12 which actually isn’t that bad as long as its under 7”. I would eventually get a larger saw but for now I don’t have the space then use the 20” for “scroll” work.?
As far as blade selection i was thinking carbide but I think there was a recent discussion on non carbide blades that dis a great job at a lower cost, what your opinion?
Reply from NorthField below,
S/N 612332-I is a 20" Bandsaw that was shipped as a "motor Base at Side No Electrics" Machine.? That means that it had no motor, belts, pulleys, belt guard or motor starting equipment.? Those items
installed at the time of sale by either the distributor or customer.? It also had SZ#0 Carter Guides.
?
It left our Plant on 10/03/1961 and shipped to Enterprise Machinery, one of our Distributors in NY State.
In?2019, Adam Geraldson in Essex Junction, VT?bought it . It sold for $475.00 in 1961.?
In 2019, We shipped tires and a new #0 Carter Guide.
?
A.? $2K is Fair.
B. ?Don't know what's on it for motor HP or Blade Speed.? You want to be under 5600 feet per minute to resaw effectively. 5,600 fpm on a 20" wheel equals approximately 1,070 rpm. Shoot for 900 rpm.
C.? None of these saws can provide the tensions the blade people ask for.? The Guides hold the blade.? Don't worry so much about tension.
On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:49 AM, David Kumm <davekumm@...> wrote:
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade
if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
I put an Iturra spring on my Y20 as well and it is a worthwhile upgrade.? Dave
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
?
?
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I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000 psi.? The saw MIGHT
be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
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I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that I can control it that
way.
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If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely handle a steel blade
but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could resaw most anything
up to 20" wide.? Dave
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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Re: Used KF700 year 200 price check
Stephen,
Thought of couple more things. Looks for plastic dust shield in the shaper opening. Mine is clear plastic. This is easy to ruin if one accidentally lowers a large cutter head. Similarly, there is a plastic piece that attaches to the rectangular bottom of the saw blade dust shoot and allows a round dust hose connection.
At minimum you should have the euro guard that mounts to the riving knife for dust collection. Not sure if the overhead dust collection was available at that time.
Verify electric brake works.
My shaper came with a steel pressure plate that keeps wood against shaper fence and a rubber hold down. Also nice is the micro adjust on shaper. Not as critical but I did use the micro adjust on my rip fence as well.
A tilt bracket is also nice to have if you are interested in power feeder.
Imran?
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On Mar 5, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Stephen Zielke <tseelkah@...> wrote: ?Hello - I've been reading a few posts and topics to research the ins and outs of used Felder machinery (I own all kinds of brands, almost always used, incl. a Hammer A31, Minimax, Rojek and Powermatic). I've found a locally available used KF700, year 2000. I would call it's condition "fair" - it's been sitting for 2 years unused, and is on it's 3rd owner. Covered in dust inside and out. It would be a step up to a format slider from my 1990's era Rojek KPF300, with its solid guide rail and small cast iron outrigger table and simple shaper.
Pro's - tilting and reverse shaper functions would be new to me (Rojek is vertical and forward only), format slider, both motors and power functions operate, slider rolls well, everything is nominally flat, the shaper spindle and saw arbor both run true with no wobble (like maybe 1/1000). No rust, just fair amount of scratches and dust.
Con's - missing a few accessory items, older F mount and non X-roll table era, only one spindle, no shaper parts except the basic fence, and the whopper, 3 phase 5.5 KW (7.5hp) - this last one involves $1300 to purchase a RPC since I have single phase. 40-50 amp breaker will use half my shop power. Only 80" slider, I have been searching for 98"+ for about a year (to replace the 60" Rojek, to have more sheet good processing capacity). I find several local 10' sliders? - without the shaper function - on Craigslist each month, but the 8' size seems to be a unicorn.
The $3500 seems like an almost fair price for a "needs TLC" machine, although the RPC means it's closer to $5k before selling the Rojek. That's still under half price compared to new.
Thoughts on this price, for this era of machine - just about right, or too high?
thanks.
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Re: 20” Northfield bandsaw
If you’re interested, I bought and refurbished a Northfield 20 last fall and made a YouTube video series about the project.
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I also contacted Northfield and added both the single roller resaw fence plus the regular double-sided fence. I also added the Iturra heavy spring, as the standard Northfield spring is really wimpy.? I’m able to tension a ?” blade to 25000
psi.? The saw MIGHT be able to handle a 1”, but there are some clearance issues with guides and wheel width where I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, and Iturra said the difference between ?” and 1” isn’t likely to be huge.
?
I haven’t done a massive amount of resawing, but it’s working OK. I may still have alignment issues with the single roller resaw fence; I’m having arguably better results with the standard fence as long as my board is short enough that
I can control it that way.
?
If condition is good, a decent deal without the feeder and a great one with it.? As a resaw it will be OK but not in the same world as a heavy ACM or Centauro 24" or a NF 27 or32".? It will likely
handle a steel blade but I doubt it will tension a carbide blade if that is what you intend.? The cast iron saws in the 20" range had larger tables and were more of a scroll type saw with occasional resawing.? The 30" saws were built for both and the 36" could
resaw most anything up to 20" wide.? Dave
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Subject: [FOG] 20” Northfield bandsaw
A 20” 1961 northfield bandsaw came up for 2k, is that a fair price? Not sure if the power feeder is included, waiting on a reply. Appears to be in good condition, new tires, 2 hp 3p.?
I will be looking to use this as a resaw at least for now, shopsawn veneers and general resaw
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