handymansvs
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Hello Everyone,
I recently upgraded my 14 inch Delta Knock-off* wood cutting band saw. I would like to convert the 14 inch Band Saw to a metal cutting band saw. As I see it, I have three options. #1 Purchase the parts needed to modify it to operate like a Delta 28-348. #2 Use auxiliary step pulleys to reduce the blade travel speed. #3 Use some type of electric variable speed control to reduce the blade travel.
It appears to me the best option would be #3. Cost of Speed Controller(?). and labor involved. What if any downsides might exist? The next option would be #2 add Step Pulleys and Belts to reduce blade travel speed.I see cost as being less for materials, but labor would be greater. What downsides are there for this option? #1 Add factory parts needed such as Gears, Pulleys, Belts. I believe the parts would expensive($350+). Labor also would be more then the other two options.
I appreciate any help I can get on this modification.
Respectfully,
Benjamin J. "Joe" Browning
* The 14 inch bandsaw is a Denco, but is identical in all the parts to a 14 inch Delta even down to the casting numbers.
I recently upgraded my 14 inch Delta Knock-off* wood cutting band saw. I would like to convert the 14 inch Band Saw to a metal cutting band saw. As I see it, I have three options. #1 Purchase the parts needed to modify it to operate like a Delta 28-348. #2 Use auxiliary step pulleys to reduce the blade travel speed. #3 Use some type of electric variable speed control to reduce the blade travel.
It appears to me the best option would be #3. Cost of Speed Controller(?). and labor involved. What if any downsides might exist? The next option would be #2 add Step Pulleys and Belts to reduce blade travel speed.I see cost as being less for materials, but labor would be greater. What downsides are there for this option? #1 Add factory parts needed such as Gears, Pulleys, Belts. I believe the parts would expensive($350+). Labor also would be more then the other two options.
I appreciate any help I can get on this modification.
Respectfully,
Benjamin J. "Joe" Browning
* The 14 inch bandsaw is a Denco, but is identical in all the parts to a 14 inch Delta even down to the casting numbers.