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6th October 2021, 01:07 PM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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Don’t overlook Rikon if available.
Don’t overlook Rikon if available.
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6th October 2021, 01:06 PM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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I did like Samo for my 14”. It isn’t pretty, but...
I did like Samo for my 14”. It isn’t pretty, but the results have been stellar for me. This is an older phot, I have replaced the ladder and wall rack with a mobile outfeed table.
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20th July 2019, 01:10 AM
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australian portamill "the little ripper" bandsaw mill
I believe the Portamill and Little Ripper are two different devices.
The Little Ripper is attached to a stationary bandsaw and used in a shop. On a typical 14 inch saw, a 1/2 inch 3tpi band will do... -
16th June 2019, 01:59 AM
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Clearvue CV1800 - to filter or not to filter??
Make sure your design will contain any overflow resulting from unexpected overfilling of the waste bin and cyclone body. The CV is quite capable of moving everything through the circuit, especially...
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26th April 2019, 03:50 PM
Thread: Magswitch for bandsaw fence
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I have had them in a similar fence since 2008. I...
I have had them in a similar fence since 2008. I do know they are not 150's as I have a couple of those still in the package. The 150's are much larger.
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19th April 2019, 03:22 PM
Thread: Magswitch for bandsaw fence
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I put a pair on a home made fence. As noted...
I put a pair on a home made fence. As noted previously, they hold down, but offer little resistance to lateral movement. Worse, you have no warning of when the clamp is going to give.
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8th March 2019, 02:48 AM
Thread: Band Saw Tyres
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These guys can help you. ...
These guys can help you.
https://sgtool.com/product-category/urethane-band-saw-tires/
I have a set of their uncrowned tires on my 36" and they are fine. I used a 3M spray adhesive Hi Strength... -
22nd February 2019, 04:05 AM
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I would suggest that, if the inlet into the...
I would suggest that, if the inlet into the vacuum chamber is still 1-1/4 inch, the line will only provide 1-1/4 inch performance.
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3rd February 2019, 03:28 AM
Thread: Bandsaw tension
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Bandsaw tension
But you have to know the correct tension specification.
That value can only be provided by the band manufacturer.
Starrett values can be in excess of 20,000 psi. A number of years ago John... -
30th January 2019, 10:38 AM
Thread: Bandsaw tension
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Bandsaw tension
When you tighten the blade, you are actually stretching it. Because the blade is not elastic, the tension goes from zero to 10,000+ psi very quickly. The spring acts as a tension buffer and a shock...
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26th January 2019, 01:57 AM
Thread: Clearvue Noise Problems - Take 2
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Have you checked with other ClearVue users at the...
Have you checked with other ClearVue users at the ClearVue forum?
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29th December 2018, 07:01 AM
Thread: pail collapse cyclone shop vac
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I have an original ClearVue mini mounted on a 20...
I have an original ClearVue mini mounted on a 20 litre wine juice pail. After a number of years of good service, the walls of the pail imploded in 3 places. Trying to undo the implosion is not worth...
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25th December 2018, 06:32 AM
Thread: HOme made manometer
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That would be correct. But I do not think you...
That would be correct. But I do not think you want to leave it connected all the time. The sensor that is in the air stream will eventually fail.
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22nd November 2018, 12:50 PM
Thread: High Quality Blades
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If you want to shop in the US, try: JIS,...
If you want to shop in the US, try:
JIS, Division of Jergens, Inc.
Jergens Way | 15700 S. Waterloo Road | Cleveland, OH 44110-3898
Toll-Free: (888) 486-2100 | Fax: 216-486-5014 |
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5th October 2018, 01:43 AM
Thread: Guides - why
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Len, I will never pretend that my ability to...
Len,
I will never pretend that my ability to stay close to the line when cutting freehand, especially in rare circumstances when I cut any kind of curve. I do not do it enough to have trained myself... -
30th September 2018, 01:34 PM
Thread: Guides - why
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Sorry for the delay in responding. Most of my...
Sorry for the delay in responding.
Most of my cutting involves material that is 6” or greater. What happens in the kerf is more of a function of the material, as I use primarily 3 tpi and 3-4 tpi... -
27th September 2018, 09:40 AM
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I would not mess with the crown. If your original...
I would not mess with the crown. If your original tires were flat did you have issues with drift? Does your upper wheel ride on a hinged shaft - tilts left or right?
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27th September 2018, 09:36 AM
Thread: cheap source of tyres ?
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I think it is doable, but would need an over coat...
I think it is doable, but would need an over coat of quality duck tape or similar. The tire that came with my Taiwanese 14” was little more than that.
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27th September 2018, 01:57 AM
Thread: cheap source of tyres ?
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3 wheelers are not common, therefore parts, if...
3 wheelers are not common, therefore parts, if available are not common. A decent set of urethane tires should outlive the remaining useful life of the machine and give you many hours of cutting....
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27th September 2018, 01:24 AM
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Definitely contact Carter for advice. Don
Definitely contact Carter for advice.
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22nd September 2018, 01:58 PM
Thread: Guides - why
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Guides - why
Pardon my ignorance,l but with respect to guides I have no idea why users find them of any value other than the cool block material can help scrape excess resin and crud from the blade.
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10th September 2018, 02:08 AM
Thread: Clear Vue 1800 Setup Question
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I could not paste links in using Tapatalk iPad...
I could not paste links in using Tapatalk iPad version. Even pasting in the the 2 links via Safari, one went in properly, once didn't. According to Safari, the ClearVue forum site is not secure???
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10th September 2018, 02:03 AM
Thread: Clear Vue 1800 Setup Question
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Chris this is what I have been looking for. Do...
Chris this is what I have been looking for. Do you have a part number?
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10th September 2018, 02:01 AM
Thread: Clear Vue 1800 Setup Question
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I have been following the CV forum for over 10...
I have been following the CV forum for over 10 years. It seems that maybe the market in North America is maturing and growth is stagnate? Trade shows are a thing of the past except in a few select...
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10th September 2018, 01:41 AM
Thread: Clear Vue 1800 Setup Question
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CV turbulence at base of cone
Blackhorse you test the memory banks :)
Dust in the filters - Clear Vue Cyclone Forums
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5th September 2018, 10:41 PM
Thread: Laguna Drift Master Fence System
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Brian, I read through the online manual, as far...
Brian,
I read through the online manual, as far as I can see, the only holes required are for the guide shaft/bar. You attach this bar using predrilled fence mounting holes.
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4th August 2018, 09:59 AM
Thread: bandsaw alignment video
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There is no benefit to having the fence parallel...
There is no benefit to having the fence parallel to the mitre slot unless you are using the slot to guide a jig and your saw is tracking parallel to the slot. Bandsaws work more like a router than a...
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25th July 2018, 09:05 AM
Thread: First attempt at sharpening
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Give the blade a good cleaning first. It is...
Give the blade a good cleaning first. It is amazing how much resin and gunk builds up on carbide.
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27th June 2018, 08:33 AM
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How many woodworkers end up with 2 bandsaws?
Buy once, buy something you can grow into not (like me) something you will grow out of.
A big saw will do everything a small saw can.
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13th September 2016, 01:51 PM
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I have a ClearVue MiniCV (2007 model). I have a...
I have a ClearVue MiniCV (2007 model). I have a CV1800 as well.
I have, on occaision, needed to work in my garage rather than in my shop. Shared building.
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19th August 2016, 04:19 PM
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How is the saw performing? Do you have access...
How is the saw performing?
Do you have access to Michael Fortune's 5 bandsaw tuneup steps?
I do the coplanar check with the blade on, minimal tension. Once I make the tracking adjustment, the... -
25th July 2016, 01:04 AM
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I disagree on the air flow concern. I have one...
I disagree on the air flow concern.
I have one of the original ClearVue mini as well as the CV-1800.
I have connected the mini to my Laguna Sheartech 16" via shop vac. No issues at all with... -
21st July 2016, 03:37 AM
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Help please with clearvue and spiral head cutter. Help!
As Bob says, you may have a leak on the cyclone connection to your waste bin. I also think a blockage at the bottom of the cone is possible.
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5th April 2016, 12:19 PM
Thread: BS dust extraction
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In my early years of bandsawing, I got talked...
In my early years of bandsawing, I got talked into replacing the original throat plate with a plastic zero clearance disk. As I got more comfortable with the machine, I noticed the same buildup of...
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27th March 2016, 08:57 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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1. I had my profile fixed. 2. My friend Paul...
1. I had my profile fixed.
2. My friend Paul Leminske uses a King variable speed feeder regularly. He can only dial it down to 7 FPM. He did comment to me that he would like to go a bit slower.... -
24th March 2016, 03:52 AM
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Given the size of the finished item, a table saw...
Given the size of the finished item, a table saw will give a cleaner cut, but will likely require a jig to handle the small stock. A bandsaw will provide a comparatively rough surface. Because of the...
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8th March 2016, 01:34 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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OK Ian, So where do you see a real problem? ...
OK Ian,
So where do you see a real problem?
This feeder any way, has the ability for almost unlimited articulation, so whether the feeder is horizontal (traditional tablesaw or shaper work) or... -
6th March 2016, 05:08 PM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Ian, I do not think the intent of power feeding...
Ian,
I do not think the intent of power feeding is to "jam" the work into the fence., rather to act as a consistent feeder force.
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2nd March 2016, 02:26 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Power Feeder Advice
My friend who has the feeder that runs 7 fpm says he would like to run it slower, but can get by with what it does today.
I shall abandon the idea for now. This feeder weighs a ton, so setting it... -
1st March 2016, 12:07 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Yes I am. Don
Yes I am.
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29th February 2016, 12:49 PM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Power Feeder Advice
Lots to think about.
I erred in including edging in this discussion. I am building a carriage/track unit to do this work.
I have an acquaintance who uses a small 7 fpm feeder on a 20" Minimax... -
27th February 2016, 05:57 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Ian, My concern as well on the speed, although...
Ian,
My concern as well on the speed, although the 2 Grizzly units run in that range.
My bandsaw is a 1909 vintage with no factory fence, so what ever I use will be home made and likely held in... -
27th February 2016, 05:49 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Kryn, I sort of hear you but I would like to...
Kryn,
I sort of hear you but I would like to avoid inconsistent feeding and over feeding just to get the cut done. I get frustrated when board A doesn't feed as fast or cleanly as board B.
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26th February 2016, 01:43 AM
Thread: Power Feeder Advice
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Power Feeder Advice
Several years ago I acquired a Univer 508 3 wheel power feeder as part of a closing out sale. I am to the point where I have to either use it or sell it. It needs some servicing either way - new...
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26th February 2016, 12:48 AM
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. Don Sorry guys. Bad file name
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25th February 2016, 01:59 AM
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Finer is not always better as the teeth will tend...
Finer is not always better as the teeth will tend to clog up with dust and resin faster. Cutting is slower so you tend to push harder creating more heat than dust, which hastens the dulling of the...
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25th February 2016, 01:13 AM
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Now we have good info to work with. So in this...
Now we have good info to work with.
So in this colony :U 6.0mm is roughly 1/4". A 50-60mm hole diameter is 2.0 - 2.3" diameter/2 = 1.0" - 1.15" radius. Well within the capability of that blade.
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23rd February 2016, 03:19 AM
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I might suggest that your radius is tighter than...
I might suggest that your radius is tighter than the blade will allow.
In theory, the only reason the blade is twisting is the back of the blade is caught in the kerf.
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21st February 2016, 01:40 PM
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Why not try without the guides? The Carter device...
Why not try without the guides? The Carter device is more of a thrust wheel than an actual guide.
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11th February 2016, 11:21 PM
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Having never looked inside of a SDD, have you...
Having never looked inside of a SDD, have you confirmed that the exit from the cyclone is in fact directional.
I have a a ClearVue CV1800 and an original CV Mini, so can see the activity in cyclone...