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   CharlieD | Jul 22, 2005 07:31pm | #1

   I like my Delta 206...

   Charlie

   A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher
   a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts,
   build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders,
   cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure,
   program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
   Specialization is for insects.
   - Robert A. Heinlein
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   | Jul 22, 2005 07:52pm | #2

   Thanks Charlie,

   But what is the 206?

   Bob

    

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   CharlieD | Jul 22, 2005 08:27pm | #3

   The Delta 28-206 is a typical enclosed base 14" bandsaw with a 1 HP motor. Takes blades from 1/16 (if you can find 'em) to 5/8". I added a riser block, which in my view, improved the saw enormously. They go for around $500. I got mine at Rockler and added their table, fence, etc for another $150. Not sure I'd do THAT again; it's really just a particle board top with a bound edge and a T-track. It has an adjustable fence to compensate for drift, but I've learned since that there are better ways to do that. I'll add a photo.CharlieA human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher
   a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts,
   build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders,
   cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure,
   program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
   Specialization is for insects.
   - Robert A. Heinlein

   
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   PlaneWood | Jul 22, 2005 09:33pm | #4

   Your list didn't inclued "Schmooze a Woman", but I guess "Pitching Manure" pretty well fits that bill.  :)   That would also qualify you to be a Lawyer, a Politician, and probably quite a few other occupations.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   CharlieD | Jul 22, 2005 10:39pm | #6

   Maybe if we said "Schmooze a member of the opposite sex" that would be a useful addition. Women are included in the "human being" category : )CharlieA human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher
   a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts,
   build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders,
   cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure,
   program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
   Specialization is for insects.
   - Robert A. Heinlein

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   WillGeorge | Jul 29, 2005 10:28pm | #15

   quite a few other occupations..
   I was a Service Tech.. Yep engineer?? Damn ya talk about gettin' "Pitching Manure"!!

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   bobpowers | Jul 22, 2005 09:49pm | #5

   I don't know the model number, but I have a 14" Delta with enclosed base. I think it was the only enclosed model they made in 1995. It has performed flawlessly for ten years. I have never changed tires, switches, fences, or anything else. In short, it does everything I could ask, providing I don't exceed the 14" capacity. That would present a problem!

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   81treehouse | Jul 24, 2005 06:58am | #7

   I hated my bandsaw whose brand shall remain nameless until I noticed at the Woodworkers Show that a demonstration on resawing some oak thin enough to actually see through was using my bandsaw.  The demonstrator claimed with their blades, my saw would do the same or I could return the next day for a full refund.

   Home that evening.  New blade on.  Perfect resaws thin enough to see through.  Did not even adjust anything except for the guides.

   Moral:  The blade is very, very, very important.  More so than the saw brand!  Buy a good set of blades.

   PS:  In this case, the blade was a Timberwolf.  I now use them exclusively.  But others swear by other brands.  Good blades are expensive but worth the money.

    

    

    

    

   A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working -- yes, I'm retired!
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   CajunDan | Jul 25, 2005 08:20pm | #10

   Which Timberwolf blade do you use for re-sawing? I love the 1/4" for general purpose, but my 1/2" leaves bad ridges.

   Regards,

   Dan

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   Dan | Jul 26, 2005 05:26am | #11

   Aloha,

   In my humble opinion, the best blade for resawing is the Wood Slicer from Highland Hardware.  With proper saw setup, it will leave a saw kerf good enough for glue up.

   I do reserve one blade for only resawing duty as a sharp blade gives the best results.  When it's been used a number of times, I shift it to general duty and buy a new one.Mistakes are but an opportunity for fresh design!

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   CajunDan | Jul 26, 2005 03:15pm | #12

   Thanks, I will look for it.

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   MatthewSchenker | Jul 26, 2005 04:25pm | #13

   Dan,
   I definitely agree with this. For a long time, I was using Timberwolf blades, which were fine. But then one day I tried the Woodslicer from Highland Hardware. It was a huge improvement!I make a lot of mixed-wood cutting boards, which include thin strips often down to 1/32". I use the band saw to do this, and with the Woodslicer, as you said, I can glue it up right from the saw. The trick is to go at the right speed, which is a bit difficult to explain. If you go too fst or too slow, the cut is not as good. The ideal speed could be called "moderate," just a bit towards the fast side. Imagine going really slowly, barely moving. Now imagine going really fast, just forcing the wood through. Now imagine going right in the middle between those two speeds. With that middle speed in mind, imagine increasing speed slightly towards the faster side. That's the speed you want to use to get the best cuts. With the Woodslicer, at this speed, you get terrific results.For the best results, also keep in mind that you want to keep the speed consistent throughout the cut.

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   WillGeorge | Jul 29, 2005 09:27pm | #14

   The trick is to go at the right speed, which is a bit difficult to explain..PLEASE DO! My RICON cuts great cept for the 'Pusher' which is me!
   EDIT;; you want to keep the speed consistent throughout the cut..
   Now for that 1000.00 dollar power feeder!

   Edited 7/29/2005 2:29 pm ET by Will George

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   walnutjerry | Jul 30, 2005 04:04am | #16

   Moral:  The blade is very, very, very important.  More so than the saw brand!  Buy a good set of blades.

   AMEN

   Regards, walnutjerry

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   81treehouse | Jul 30, 2005 05:20am | #17

   Absolutely agree.A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working -- yes, I'm retired!

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   CJRedd | Jul 24, 2005 07:23pm | #8

   I own a Grizzly G1055 and use Timberwolf blades from Suffolk Machinery. For my money you can't beat this setup. I use it every weekend.

   CJ

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   hammer1 | Jul 25, 2005 07:43pm | #9

   I've been using a Delta model 14 for many years. It has been a great saw and has required no parts, customer service or anything for over 20 yrs. There have been a few times when I could use more capacity but this is rare and I'm talking heavy timbers. If I were in the market for a new saw, I would consider looking at Tannewitz. They have a nice looking line that is very inexpensive for the features. I'm sure these are an import that is competing with Jet, Rikon, Grizzly and others. They are one of the leaders in industrial band saws. The 16" at $600 sure looks good for the money.

   http://www.max-ind.com/m_catalog.asp

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match