Regulating band saw speeds

[mrbreezeet1]

did you buy it yet? better go get it if not................LOL

I don't have one (yet?) but have Heard they are good too. Taiwan better than China is true, from what l understand as well.
Probably just as good as a jet, may need some tuning, may not.

I would probably buy it too.
But I do have a delta wood metal that only "sees" metal.
IDK with this sander I just got, I cant walk in my garage as it is, so If I don't find a house in a price range I can live with with a nice garage, I will have to make some room.
Maybe the router table will have to go, and get built into the table saw.

After having the Power King for a few weeks, I realize that even if I converted it to metal, it would be limited.

Found this for 90.00. Just what Im looking for! I heard that the Taiwan versions of this saw were decent.. I'm Excited!! (or should I be? is this junk?)

I guess the Power King has to go to make room though..

Ad describing it:

Used and working metal bandsaw. Semi automatic. Can angle cut materal 0-45 degrees, up to 4 1/2" thick. Just clamp in the pipe/bar/stock, lower the arm, turn on the power and it will cut on it's own, and shut offs automatically when the cut is finished. Saw has 2 wheels so it can be rolled around your shop/garage. 110V

 

[Ruben]

That's a decent and very popular style saw. Chinese version still being sold by Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html , Northern Tool http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365120_200365120 , and many other sources.

Doesn't look like "junk", but has much rust showing, so need investigation. Remove the back cover, and check that the wheels are in good shape, and verify that the ball bearings near the cutting slot all rotate freely, with no grinding noise. They're sealed, so they might be OK. If the bearings and the wheels are OK, then its likely a good buy, a bit under half the price of a new one.

Expect to have to replace the blade, but that's no big deal.

 

[ChuckB]

Thanks guys for the great info!!


Emailed the guy twice.. called his cell.. voice mail full.. He did reply back once, "yep I still got it." Divine intrervention? Maybe I should pass and pay a little more for a better one..

Here's one a lot closer to me:


JET BAND SAW $350.00

7" CAPACITY - HORIZONTAL
3/4" HP MOTOR W/ HYDROLIC ASSIST

SAW IS USED BUT FUNCTIONS WELL.






OR:


7" Metal Cutting Band Saw - $450

 

[woodtickgreg]

I'd probably go for the jet, easier to get parts for. It will probably clean up well.

 

[ChuckB]

Funny how that works.. people list on craigslist and don't answer their emails and their voice mail is full.. Anyway, I know what I want now.. a saw of that type.. smallish, the older the better and in as decent condition as I can find. I see them listed quite often, so I will take my time and find a good one. A BIG weakness in my garage.. being able to cut steel easily.. I really want to get a metal cutting saw..

I decided to keep the Power King, but mount it on the base for a smaller footprint due to my cramped garage. Uncle Buck.. if you still want that vintage rack, I will disassemble and ship to you.. just pay the shipping.

I intended to sandblast the cabinet today, but by the time I stripped it down, it began to rain. Don't worry though.. it's still in the 80's here.. I been working with my shirt off all day. ) It stopped raining, but it's too late to start.. I like to sandblast and paint right away while the surface in clean.

Here is far as I got, but I will post some progress in the next week or so. Instead of dark green, I am thinking about painting it the same Rusto spray paint I have been using on the lathe. I am going to leave the original paint on the saw..










The Dayton motor's shaft that came with the base seems to be out of true a little bit.. the pully wobbles.. might be okay or I might have to use the original Atlas motor.. Would rather use the Dayton.. more horsepower.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Thought about some polishing compound and wax for the Bandsaw?
That's what I am doing to the base for my sander.

 

[ChuckB]

You mean the saw itself? I was thinking about pimping it up with something..

The base will deff be sandblasted.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

You mean the saw itself? I was thinking about pimping it up with something..

The base will deff be sandblasted.

Yeah, the painted sheet metal on the bandsaw itself.
I was going to paint my base, but I have to use spray bombs or brush, so I decided to rub it out lightly with polishing compound, and waxed it. I just did a small section so far, but it looks pretty good.
I am brush painting the cast iron sander part itself.
It's looking pretty good.
But I am waiting for bearings, and ran into a problem, there is a spanner nut that holds the top bearing in, and it is missing, and Delta wants $64.00 for it.
I might try to brush up on my threading and try to make one.
It is a Rockwell 31-520 .
The stand is just like the one your sand blasting, but with a riser.
This $100.00 sander is starting to cost me money.

 

[ChuckB]

I got some parts left over from the 14" AMT which I was told that Delta copied.. post a pic and show me what you need.. They are trash to me.. would rather them go to good use than get thrown away..

oops.. reread.. your are talking about a sander..

 

[Jeff May]

Have you considered using a transmission from a riding mower?I read an article years ago where a guy used a 3 or 4 speed transmission out of an old riding mower. It gave him several speeds to choose from.