Thread: My first Bandsaw (secondhand)

Nice pick up, I would look at replacing the MDF table with plywood with a laminate top. The reason being is that MDF if not moisture proof and will absorb moisture from the air , swell and distort.

If you can an aluminum table would be even better, but the Plywood will be far better than the MDF.

in the mean time have fun and enjoy your new toy, I recommend the Alex Snodgrass video set up, I use this and find that the saw cuts are excellent .

Jeff
vk4

Originally Posted by vk4

Nice pick up, I would look at replacing the MDF table with plywood with a laminate top. The reason being is that MDF if not moisture proof and will absorb moisture from the air , swell and distort.

If you can an aluminum table would be even better, but the Plywood will be far better than the MDF.

in the mean time have fun and enjoy your new toy, I recommend the Alex Snodgrass video set up, I use this and find that the saw cuts are excellent .

Jeff
vk4

Thanks for the advice Jeff. I have just found out the blade is not standard size(1630mm) so have ordered one from
Mitre 10. Alex and I will need to spend some time in the shed setting it up.

Originally Posted by aljenit

Thanks for the advice Jeff. I have just found out the blade is not standard size(1630mm) so have ordered one from
Mitre 10. Alex and I will need to spend some time in the shed setting it up.

Good little pick up for the price. It will have its limitations however as long as you are aware of this I am sure it would get quite a bit of use. It would actually be a handy little one to hold onto as down the track you could fit a really thin blade and use it almost like a large dedicated scrollsaw (ie tighter cuts) and get a larger one for bigger tasks. I wouldn't mind having a smaller bandsaw and a larger bandsaw.

As for blade sizes there is no standard size (although some places will stock a handful of blades to match machines they may sell). I am not sure how much M10 is going to charge however you can get any blades made to size, generally at a more reasonable rate than can be found for the ready made blades. If you search on these forums for blade suppliers you will find Henry Brothers and I would also recommend McDiven Saws Pty. Ltd. (03 971458, 328 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown Nth. 3016). If you call either and describe what you want to do and the bandsaw details that you have you will end up with the most suitable blade for the task, and they both post if you cant collect.

Cheers

Stinky.

I buy all my Blades from a local Saw Doctor,they are cheaper than the hardware buy about $8-$9.00 each, and I resharpen with a Dremel tool about twice before i throw them out, after the second sharpening the tooth set is nearly gone , and they can start to bind in the cut , especally in pine etc.

Jeff
vk4

Looks like a great little bandsaw... I imported some Olson saw blades for mine from The Sulphur Grove Tool Co in the USA, but that's because I had to replace the old rubber tires with Poyurethane and I thought I may as well combine the shipping cost. But what about Carbatec?

Originally Posted by Sir Stinkalot

. I am not sure how much M10 is going to charge however you can get any blades made to size, generally at a more reasonable rate than can be found for the ready made blades. If you search on these forums for blade suppliers you will find Henry Brothers and I would also recommend McDiven Saws Pty. Ltd. (03 971458, 328 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown Nth. 3016). If you call either and describe what you want to do and the bandsaw details that you have you will end up with the most suitable blade for the task, and they both post if you cant collect.

Cheers

Stinky.

m10 said $19 blade. I don't know who the manufacturer for M10 is.
thanks for contact details of blade sellers.

McDivens in Kororoit Creek Rd, Williamstown will make blades to order and prices are reasonable.

I have just sawn some reclaimed brush box floor boards into half widths to make a box. Just reading current Australian woodworker article on bandsaw setup. Some good tips but really aimed at those with more than my little hobby one. Am off to www show In Melbourne tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Will be asking a few qns about my bandsaw.

Nice band saw mate! I usually purchase my saw blades online and most of my blades are Haltbar, they are pretty durable and inexpensive too.