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   JeffKurtz | Oct 16, 2002 05:21am | #1

   Bob,

   I don't want to just say yes or know without knowing something about the machine.  Is the table flat, and can it be adjusted?  What kind of guide system does it have?  How big is the motor?  How much blade tension can be achieved?

   Jeff

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   user-17340 | Oct 16, 2002 02:39pm | #3

   Hi

        Here is what I remember, because the saw is presently in a shed, and I plan to bring it to my new home in the following weeks. To answer your questions, the table is not flat, but I was thinking of making it good using veneer and Arborite kind of stuff. The guide for the blade are bearing mounted on both side of the blade. For the blade tension and the motor, I'll have to check. Beeing a faceplate turner, one interesting feature for me is that the upper guide can be put 15 inches from the table, and the portion of the table that is at the right hand side of the blade is mounted on bearing, similar to a sliding panel saw. (think circle cutting jig, cross-cutting to rough lenght, etc.) I don't think that the table tilt, but personaly, it's a feature I never used on a band-saw before. There is no tire on the wheels, but I know somwone who can arrange that. One more thing, it's a chain driven thing, not a belt. Should I keep it that way??

   Thanks for your advice

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   JeffKurtz | Oct 16, 2002 03:23pm | #4

   Bob,

   It will probably need quite a bit of modification, but if you're willing to spend the time and money, it should work out fine.  Just be sure to have at least a 3/4 hp motor.  Replace the chain drive with a belt.  Why not have the table ground flat?  Get a good guide system rigged up, dust collection, and don't forget about the tension.  Not sure how to check that without buying some gadget.  Perhaps you'll just have to try tensioning a blade using the flutter or sound method, all the while checking the machine frame with a dial caliper to be sure it's strong enough.  (I've no idea how much movement would be allowable.)  Have fun.

   Jeff

   Edited 10/16/2002 8:41:43 AM ET by Jeff K

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   user-17340 | Oct 16, 2002 03:49pm | #5

   The table is sheet metal folded so the blood can go in it, and that saw is gooing to take a lot of tension, I'm sure of it. The frame is, as I remember, 1/4 thick metal, and the wheels are about 15 inches, no-spokes type of wheels.

   I'll try to get a picture. Thanks for your advice

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   BG | Oct 16, 2002 09:46pm | #6

   Bob,

   Way back, I used that kinda saw in the meat market.  I loved the sliding table and the sides of beef were fairly heavy.  The question I have is about the availability of saw blades for wood for that saw?

   Edited 10/16/2002 2:49:19 PM ET by BG

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   user-17340 | Oct 16, 2002 10:12pm | #7

   As I said earlier, I'll have to put a tire on the wheels. Then I'll measure the blade lenght and have them custom made. The flat part on the wheels are about 1 inch wide, so any blade will fit.

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   DennisS | Oct 17, 2002 12:35am | #8

   Bob -

   BG raised the question about availability of blades for your saw. If you have a good saw shop in your area you can have about any size blade made up that you need. Eastside Saw, here in Bellevue buys blade stock and is a factory authorized (if that's the right term) blade maker for Lennox.

   Dennis in Bellevue WA [email protected]

   Edited 10/16/2002 5:36:14 PM ET by DENNIS02

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   Sprucegum | Oct 18, 2002 05:51am | #9

   I made similar modifications to an old metal-cutting bandsaw.

   It was horizontal but I stood it on end, built a table, and ordered custom blades to fit. It doesn't tilt and it doesn't turn very sharp corners but it will rough cut blanks just fine. Good luck !It's not what you chew, it's how you chew it

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   user-17340 | Oct 24, 2002 08:38pm | #10

   Remember me ???

          The big meaty (!) band saw is finally home. For those of you who thing that it will fold under blade tension, think again!! Here are some pictures of this monster, and, just for fun, my bowl turning lathe. The wheels are 15 inches, and I know, there is a lot of work to be done. By the way, thanks everyone for all of your advice.

                                                                                          Bob

   
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   r_ignacki | Oct 16, 2002 06:30am | #2

   it will cut wood, but it's not a wood cutting saw. I 'M pretty sure that there is only one width blade you can put in it, the table doesn't tilt, and it cut's the other direction , I mean , the blade faces the other way compared to a wood saw. Do you hunt?, save it for cutting deer.

   listening for the secret.......searching for the sound...