Famco 612

[Bentley18]

Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and this is my first question is about a new to me Famco band saw. I just worked on the hydraulic down feed and it seems to be working okay. It does how ever leak down in about 3 hours but I don't see that as a problem. It had a broken wire in the motor and now that's fixed. Are these suppose to have rubber tires on the wheel?
Any info on the saw would be appreciated.

 

[benmychree]

Horizontal metal cutting bandsaws, especially those using a coolant do not have rubber tires on the wheels; at the relatively slow speeds that they run, tires are not necessary.

 

[Bentley18]

Thanks for the reply. I have a new blade ready to go in tomorrow. I can't wait to fire it up. I got a real good deal on it $50.00.

Thanks again

 

[Svendrick]

Hello, I am wondering where do you all get parts for these saws? I just picked one up, it's missing a thing or two but it will, in time, need the guide bearings for example.

TYIA.

 

[Bentley18]

Hi There, I don't know if any parts are still available. If the bones of the saw are good, I'm sure parts could be made or something altered to keep it going. I would think the guide bearings are all standard. My saws hydraulic down feed was not working. I took it apart, made some gaskets and used a leather washer (I had forgotten about them) for the piston. It works fine now, the only other thing I did was have the wheels turned because they were so worn the blade wouldn't stay on. I just make the blade 1"(I think) shorter.

Good luck,
Dave