Bandsaws

[MIKE JEFFERS]

A dry sense of humour methinks.

[CNCadmin]

Originally Posted by MIKE JEFFERS A dry sense of humour methinks.

Yes I've been told that

[mineralman]

I bought one of Lathemaster's bandsaws a little over a year ago, and it's a great piece of equipment. It cuts through stainless and cold rolled with ease using the 18 TPI blade that comes with it. Aluminum needs a 14 TPI blade, but the saw makes quick work of that too.

I had a project last summer in which I needed to cut several dozen 4x4 fir into 4" blocks. The little bandsaw handled it without complaint.

The only drawback is that it it has a cover over the wheels/blade which keeps in the cuttings. There are many holes in it, but the cuttings don't expel fast enough. This tends to clog it after about four cuts in 1" material. I simply removed the cover--- problem eliminated.

One of the nice features of it is the blades are available just about anywhere, and they're inexpensive. Yes, it's manual, and you have to tend it (all machine tools should be tended while in use) but I heartily recommend it.

Larry
New Orleans

[ChrisJ]

It is no bargain, but I couldn't resist posting it:

http://www.metalsdepot.com/KAMA.phtml

You can purschase a nice 7x12 for what they are asking for this unit, but you did say you wanted a small benchtop size saw.

Chris

[CNCadmin]

Ouch!! $$$$$$

[Halfnutz]

Never mind, Im confused.

[jharmon]

After reading this thread, and given my severe space constraints, I decided to order one of these G5010 bandsaws online from lathemaster.com. I was very excited to get delivery last night. My excitement turned to disappointment right away however.

I can't even get far enough to see it cut as it appears to have nasty tracking problem. Within very few seconds of operation the blade rides off the wheels and binds against the guard. The manual (such as it is) makes no mention of a tracking adjustment.

Do any of you lathemaster bandsaw owners out there know how to get this puppy to behave? Is there an adjustment I can make?

Thanks
Jim

[Bloy2004]

... This guy does a pretty good review of the saw as he sets it up and "tweaks" it. I had this URL in one of the first posts here but in case you missed it:
http://www.tedatum.com/thms/index.html

Oh! This poor guy has some sorry pics there now..... His neighbor accidentally hit the accelerator and smashed into his shop litterally upturning all his machinery!

[Grifftek]

I have one of the harbor freight band saws and have been happy with it. about a year ago I bought a hydraulic speed control for it and that accessory has turned the saw into a really nice machine for what it is. I bought this on ebay and cannot find it right now.

Bill

[TZ250]

Thanks for the information. I need something a little bigger than the ones posted so far.

A friend has a Grizzly horizontal bandsaw and is happy with it. Unfortunately, Grizzly is out of stock. He has this one.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0561

This one looks nice, but is more than I want to pay.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G9743

Does anyone have this one from Harbor Freight? I don't need the vertical portion of this saw. If a horizontal version of this is available, please let me know.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34272

Does anyone have knowledge of Wilton saws? Shipping is $217 !
http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-3410-Cu...8?ie=UTF8&s=hi

I'll cut all normal shop steels with it. However, 75% of the cuts will be aluminum.

Thanks in advance.