Smaller metal cutting bandsaw thoughts?

[user.69169]

No good, Propane consumes Oxygen & exhaust is acidic. Gonna cause rust.

Back in 60s I built chop saw spun 16" blade wid 5 horsies. Pullys got speed proper.

Maybe you set up consult wid dis genius.
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I still like Polish guy saw.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Reading that, I envisioned five horses going in circles outside with drivetrain of belts and pulleys. Thought, that's a bit overkill, no?

I got my 120 Volt Stihl chain saw at an Estate Auction for twenty bucks Canadian. Have not used it in three (at least) years I think.

 

[5030]

Don't see them come up on CL or FB often. I picked up this 7x12 Clarke a while back for $300.
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Thats me too. Chineseum Clarke... I've cut literally tons (and I mean TONS) 0f structural shapes and stainless rod on mine. Lost the cheapo Chinese rice paper insulated motor pretty quick, it stunk the shop up, replaced it with a Marathon and the pivot axle the the head swings on, had to machine a new one of those and finally roller bearings in the upper bandwheel but over all, it's a solid saw. I use either Lennox or Starrett pre welded bandsaw blades, varible pitch bi-metal.

 

[Big Barn]

I used to have a couple of import horizontal 7x12 bandsaws that I used for twenty years.




I sold them after I finished refurbishing this swivel head Ellis.




I doubt I’ve used my bandsaw more than a couple of times since I bought my Makita dry cut saw





Sorry the pics are out of order.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I say that shop is way too clean and nice and you really just cook Meth!

Rewatching Breaking Bad, Reminds me of Chicken Mans underground Lab!

 

[dragoneggs]

I say that shop is way too clean and nice and you really just cook Meth!

Rewatching Breaking Bad, Reminds me of Chicken Mans underground Lab!

I'm with you on the breaking bad comparison. Seen BB's shop and something it going on... I just can't figure out what?

 

[Gary Fowler]

Why not just do like dis guy in Poland?
Whole how to video right dere to work from.
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He could have bought the Evolution saw AND the Milwaukee hand held for what he has in that contraption.

 

[stuckmotor]

I've had a HF 4x6 bandsaw (green) for around 12 years. The saw it's self worked great out of the box, but the motor was weak. I finally smoked it when I left it unattended in a cut and the blade hung. I replaced it with a motor with a thermal overload shut off. If I was starting over, I'd look for one with thermal overload protector to begin with.

 

[rangerfredbob]

I'm just looking forward to using the Chicago Electric 4x6 bandsaw that I bought 2 years ago for $60... and the shop it's going in in general

 

[MickeyDBC]

I was checking out the craigslit and someone at least within driving distance had a Ramco 8x13. Bigger than what I was going for, but I see your point. 1200 OBO

Ramco was a generic brand often sold off of the back of trucks by rather unscrupulous individuals. They are more bandsaw shaped objects than a real saw. With a lot of work, you can make them work sort of ok, but you are much better off starting with a better saw.