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What Did You Buy Today?
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what's wrong with black oxide? They drill.
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Could be where the ones I have experience with come from. I'm not sure.
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OK, I finally decided to get the HF 4X6 band saw since they gave me a 20% off coupon. This should help immensely with cutting rough stock compared to my Porta-Band on stand!
Getting the thing into my basement by myself was no fun, but I managed. Assembling the thing was interesting since the instructions don't really mention everything that needs to be assembled. I figured it out on my own and looking at the extra parts.
In any case, I used my chain hoist to lift the band saw up while putting the stand under it.
I haven't cut anything with it yet, but I plan to shortly. I understand the blade isn't the best, but I'll see. I did turn it on and it seems quiet compared to my Porta-Band.
Safely in my basement.
Hoisted up while trying to get the bolts to line up.
Almost done!
In its final resting place nestled between my woodworking bench and miter saw.
Getting the thing into my basement by myself was no fun, but I managed. Assembling the thing was interesting since the instructions don't really mention everything that needs to be assembled. I figured it out on my own and looking at the extra parts.
In any case, I used my chain hoist to lift the band saw up while putting the stand under it.
I haven't cut anything with it yet, but I plan to shortly. I understand the blade isn't the best, but I'll see. I did turn it on and it seems quiet compared to my Porta-Band.
Safely in my basement.
Hoisted up while trying to get the bolts to line up.
Almost done!
In its final resting place nestled between my woodworking bench and miter saw.
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I think Zoro has a good price on USA Made Morse brand 64-1/2" blades. I haven't tried them yet, but I assume being Morse that they are good.
Also keep an eye on the saw to make sure it doesn't leak oil from the gear case.
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Break in procedure and explanation of the how and why is here for anybody curious:I didn't know that you needed to break in a bandsaw blade when I first got mine, so I'm just mentioning it here.
Why and how to break-in bandsaw blades | Cutting Tool Engineering
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First cuts with my new band saw using the stock blade. First, I did a few test cuts in a piece of scrap aluminum bar about 3/4" square. I was able get it pretty square in both directions by adjusting the fence and the guides.
Then, I went for it and cut a piece of 3-1/8" 6061 aluminum. It took 5 or 10 minutes, but I'm happy with the results.
Then, I went for it and cut a piece of 3-1/8" 6061 aluminum. It took 5 or 10 minutes, but I'm happy with the results.
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BTW, they haven't been doing 20% off over $10 so where'd you get the coupon?
Gonna do any upgrades?
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I had the same question... They stopped the coupons some time back... Would be nice to get a 20% on a few things that I need... Let me check their ads...