Thread: DEMCO Bandsaw

Check that it runs , does not make mechanical motor noise ( bearings ) take the tension off the blade and check the center bearings check the tires, check for cracks in the frame ( would be a big repair ) check all the adjustments.
These things may all be A1 if not you will have to factor in repair cost re the price

As someone who owns a cheap crap bandsaw, are there any places to find how to check those things?

Demco is/was just a machinery distributor, they sold all sorts of stuff but I don't believe they made anything themselves.

Great solid old machine, it will outlast you and cut better than the modern asian ones.

That is an Ace bandsaw.
Made in Newcastle.
There’s a thread on Oz machinery makers so here’s what info it has on Ace.
I not buying anymore old machines but if I was
H.

the owner said it is single phase - but it looks like a 21 incher or similar size (by the resaw height) - is a single phase motor big enough to power something like this animal?

Standard 10A single phase can handle 3HP which would definitely be plausible

says he has 1300mm blades on it.

does that make it a 25.5 inch saw?

what is something like this worth in working condition? i have no clue... buying something from 1950 or such is pretty scary......

Hi HF. I dont think you could go wrong with this (depending on purchase price I guess). The checklist already posted is good, most things can be fixed but cracked frame would be a big fix. Not sure the maths is right. I have a 12" bandsaw and my blades are 1965mm in circumference. Size is determined by the diameter of the wheels, this one looks like a good size

Maths definitely don’t ad up.
My 20” Saw has 510mm wheels at 1100mm centres and the blade is 3.8m long.
My 12” has a 2m blade.
You need the wheel dia and height from table to guide at full lift to make sense of it.
H.

Blade length = circumference of one wheel + 2*centre distance

Having restored three bandsaws my advice is: buy it*

* Assuming the cast iron elements are undamaged from an accidental tipping or other misadventure. Bearings, belts, guides, sheaves, blades etc are all wear items anyway. There are plenty of resources online, including here, to help you make it like new.

I would add that saw to my shop without hesitation despite already having two great saws.

came back to say it was a 3300mm circumference blade.

i offered 500 - that should leave me some cash to look into changing the perishables etc.

if accepted i would have to think of a way of getting this monster home....

I can pick it up for you....
weather it gets to your place is another story