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Re: Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
Yes, and no, on the computers. I've been playing with them since the late 70's, and think they're marvelous toys, but I'm not sure they're ready for prime time, yet. I want bullet-proof,
By Bill in OKC too · #15447 ·
Re: Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
Hi Bill, Don¡¯t you just love computers! Yes it replaces the spring, the green knob valve is an on/off one which stops the flow & holds the blade from falling, just the ticket for setting material
By kerrin.galvin · #15446 ·
Re: Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
Didn't see your message until just a bit ago. Yahoo had it my spam folder. Hope I've fixed that! Looks good, and I hope it works well! Does that replace the spring? Mine is sitting in the back yard
By Bill in OKC too · #15445 ·
Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
Hi guys, Here¡¯s a picture of the hydraulic downfeed cylinder I¡¯ve just finished. i saw it on Halligans YouTube channel, I had been thinking about building one for a while. The design is from
By kerrin.galvin · #15444 ·
Re: How to measure 4 x 6 bandsaw alignment
Hi Dave I've been out of the loop for a couple days. Yes the wood only gets you so far vertically, but can't do any better horizontally cutting steel. The dynamic movement of the blade means in the
By John Vreede · #15443 ·
Re: My mods - blade brush wheel / blade brushes / pulley brushes / chip pan
You¡¯re welcome, Dave. I think you will like the brushes. They really do keep the saw and blade clean. You got a fantastic deal at $20! Enjoy.
By Rob M. · #15442 ·
Re: My mods - blade brush wheel / blade brushes / pulley brushes / chip pan
Thanks so much for the part links!? ? I really like all of the brushes and the magnet is perfect for this application.? ?Your saw is *incredibly* clean!? Very nice. I just bought my first saw, a
By dpidwerbecki@... · #15441 ·
Re: How to measure 4 x 6 bandsaw alignment
Thanks guys so much for the help.? ?I pretty much followed the Wilton manual for alignment of both the vertical (N-S) and horizontal (E-W) alignments. I also took after the table with a new bastard
By dpidwerbecki@... · #15440 ·
Re: My mods - blade brush wheel / blade brushes / pulley brushes / chip pan
Hi, The pillow block bearing is from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYCB0A6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The "shaft" is actually a 1/4" x 1" shoulder screw:
By Rob M. · #15439 ·
Re: How to measure 4 x 6 bandsaw alignment
Ah yes, I did enjoy this meeting of the minds with John. It is always great when people view a problem from different vantage points. As is common with these bandsaws, I too have added a few mods and
By Rick Sparber · #15438 ·
Re: How to measure 4 x 6 bandsaw alignment
For adjusting the blade guides here's some thoughts to bear in mind: 1. I mentioned in the 'Buying a 4x6' guide that to cut both horizontally (your East/West?) and vertically (N/S?) square at the same
By John Vreede · #15437 ·
Re: My mods - blade brush wheel / blade brushes / pulley brushes / chip pan
I like it! Can you tell me where you got the parts for this?? ?I am particularly interested in the pillow block bearing and the round wire brush.? ?I assume you turned the shaft on your lathe.
By dpidwerbecki@... · #15436 ·
Re: How to measure 4 x 6 bandsaw alignment
Howdy,? Sorry for the late reply. I bought this band saw for $20 so I'm tickled that it just works.? ?I finally got out in the shop today and started to look a little more at the vise area.? ?The
By dpidwerbecki@... · #15435 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Thanks for the information John, I'll take another look at the arm and try a packing shim to see how that works for me. Probably be next week before I get a chance to look at it properly. Thanks again
By steve nicholson · #15434 ·
Re: What is the best size and purpose for you to use a vertical cutting table?
Hi, Ralph: I guess you prefer the design as below photos, the table clamped by vise, simple and fast.right?
By Henry · #15433 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Arghhh..... Wrong way round!. Sorry Steve I got up this morning early to write the previous post before going on my regular Wednesday walking group and marked up the sawframe casting to photograph it
By John Vreede · #15432 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Hi Steve You're right there is only one plane you can move the table with a screw into the back of the slot - and thats the right plane! Its kinda counterintuitive and I was really unsure that it
By John Vreede · #15431 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Here is how I move the upper blade guide forward and back: https://rick.sparber.org/HorizontalBandsawAlignment.pdf page 21. ( https://rick.sparber.org/HorizontalBandsawAlignment.pdf ) Rick
By Rick Sparber · #15430 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Great pictures John, THANK YOU! Ralph
By Ralph Hulslander <rhulslander@...> · #15429 ·
Re: how to square vertical cutting table?
Hi John, Would you post a photo of where you put the set screw to adjust the guide arm slot please? My guide arms fit nice and snug in the slot in the casting, it can only be pushed out away from the
By steve nicholson · #15428 ·