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[Bandsaw] Old bandsaw
- Thread starter tommied
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now that's a pretty machine , love the love stuff !!!
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Nice saw. Looks easy enough to gear down or add a transmission to. I have a drill press of the same mfg. they sure built stuff to last back then.
I would like to add a transmission to my band saw any ideas on what kind and where to find one
Very Nice Saw
That's quite a beauty you have there. I can't read the name plate, but I've seen that same graceful curved frame on Crescent saws. The upper guide is intriguing with the side supports--there appear to be a pair--below the back support wheel rather than straddling it.
Looks to have about a 10" depth of cut. I hope you're tempted to use it as a resaw. For my money, slow it to 3,000 fpm and find 5hp to put behind it. Congratulations.
That's quite a beauty you have there. I can't read the name plate, but I've seen that same graceful curved frame on Crescent saws. The upper guide is intriguing with the side supports--there appear to be a pair--below the back support wheel rather than straddling it.
Looks to have about a 10" depth of cut. I hope you're tempted to use it as a resaw. For my money, slow it to 3,000 fpm and find 5hp to put behind it. Congratulations.
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Doesn't that type of beauty take your breath away?
I have a thought, and please correct me if it is off the wall, but wouldn't a step pulley arrangement like on older lathes
work on this beast? Seems it would be a low cost mod if $$$ are an issue.
I've alway thought of doing that to my golden oldie but haven't gotten around to it yet.
_Dan
I have a thought, and please correct me if it is off the wall, but wouldn't a step pulley arrangement like on older lathes
work on this beast? Seems it would be a low cost mod if $$$ are an issue.
I've alway thought of doing that to my golden oldie but haven't gotten around to it yet.
_Dan
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A small lawn tractor trans might work and could be found for cheap $$$
Thanks I will look into that
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Very Nice Saw . I noticed in the pics if you(have not already) move the belt too the small pulley on the motor it would cut the RPM in Half.
Here is a Rpm Calculator I found On Line http://www.forestryforum.com/members/donp/pulleycalc.htm
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I like the new interest in the saw but sadly I still have not found time to fix. I have it on my mind to set it up for metal as I have some large cast iron I want to saw. I have gotten a gearbox that I think will slow it to the right speed. I will have to retire the wheels and get another blade. So many things to do and too little time. I will be 57 in August and shop is still not finnished.
tommie
tommie