Q About Indexable Cut Off Tools

Andre said:
You can find horizontal bandsaws on CL, that's where mine came from when my dad and grandfather bought it many years ago. It sat mainly unused and in disrepair, when I got into this I fixed it up first thing and it's been a reliable and back-saving machine ever since. Best tool in the shop, hands down.
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+1 on this. I got my horizontal band saw on CL for $45, and I have a friend that found his at a garage sale for $15. They are around. Be sure to use a good quality American made blade. Starrett bi-metal blades are available on eBay for ~$25.

GG
 
Why is it,your side of the pond, US wise you always have to buy tools to perform functions ?
Make your own hacksaw machine.When you see it cutting ,you will get far more
enjoyment,than putting money into companies like Harbour Fraud,sorry I meant Freight.
I made this machine from an old drill press,I used the motor,spindle,base,switches etc etc.
even end of cut switch from the belt guard interlock.
Uses standard hacksaw blades,cuts true and up to 80 mm dia steel.

https://plus.google.com/photos/112848589944601328801/albums/5840601232727851585
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Contact me if you want further info
Regards

John
Spain
 
Lindo said:
Why is it,your side of the pond, US wise you always have to buy tools to perform functions ?
Regards

John
Spain
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We don't. Bill Gruby built a tool and cutter grinder. I converted an old Avey drill press to a mill. Plenty of other examples here. Take a look at the shop made tooling forum.
 
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