Thread: New Bandsaw on the way - Rust Prevention

Have you tried a forum search under "rust prevention" ? I just did, and came up with heaps of threads on the subject. I'm sure at least a few of the suggestions in these threads will do the job for you.

Enjoy your BP-355 by the way - a very popular bandsaw on these forums, with lots of happy users !

Thanks Mr Bush , that did the trick nicely

Ubeaut traditional wax seems to be the go

Coincidentally - exactly what I use....

Can't remember - does the BP-355 have a machined flat table, or one of those corrugated ones? Wax will work fine on either; I have the Scheppach Basato4 with corrugated table top, and a quick wipe and polish with Trad Wax once a month or so does the trick.

Just make sure you thoroughly remove any oil/grease from the surface with solvent before applying the first coat of wax.

Next thing on your shopping list will likely be some better quality blades.....

...and since you are in NSW, I'd suggest giving Henry Bros a call and ask their advice on blades. Tell them what sort of work you want to do, and they'll generally come up with some good recommendations for your saw.

2nd that

Mr Bush, Thanks again for your helpful tips.

Interesting you should mention blades. . Not knowing a lot about it, I thought I was doing the wright thing and I bought 3 different blades from Hare And Forbes -

6.2mm 6TPI
16mm 6TPI
16mm 3TPI

If these aren't much good, I'll definitely look into getting some decent quality ones, they don't seem to be that expensive to buy.

The main use for the bandsaw is to rough cut the guitar bodies before I route so a few tight-ish curves to negotiate there.

I am also very interested in being able to resaw some timber for bookmatched tops ( max 200mm high )

Cheers

David

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