Bandsaw thread For Hammer N4400 Owners

**NewLou** · 2nd December 2006, 01:18 PM

Gidday

As some of you are aware the HAmmer N4400 is becoming a popular piece of kit for Bandsaw lovers amoungst forumites. I'm really interested in starting off a knowledge base for Hammer owners to share the Following:

Setup Tips
Blade selection
Jigs and fixtures

As such I would love to invite all Hammer owners to contribute to this thread and create something special for 4400 owners across the globe. Heres some PICS of my latest favourate piece of machinery I am now a happy owner of the mighty N4400 Hammer Bandsaw!!!!

I've shown the results after my very first resaw. Is a nice piece of Jarrah thats been fully milled.

All who have been down this path I'm sure will remember the satisfaction and workshop introduction to virtually limitless milling options for stock prep & dimensioning......................I'm one Happy Camper

Regards Lou

**NewLou** · 2nd December 2006, 02:00 PM

Gidday

Heres a few HAndy Links i"ve come across in my travels:

Australian BAndsaw/Blade Suppliers
http://www.australianbandsaw.com.au/
http://www.mcdivensaws.com.au/
http://www.supercutsblade.com.au/
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/1a/0c03fd1a.asp
http://www.woodworkersnsw.org.au/Eve...HenryBros.html

Bandsaw Setup
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~pwguild/i-bndsaw.htm
http://www.me.mit.edu/lectures/machi...saw/intro.html
http://www.herts.ac.uk/ltdu/projects.../bandindex.htm
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/wk_too...278285,00.html
http://www.charlottewoodworkers.org/...%20Tuning.html

Blade Setup Tips
http://www.bernards.co.uk/bandsaw_blades_faq.htm
http://www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/...ndsawtips.html
http://www.bandsawblade.com/chart.htm

Resawing
http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/s...09130201181825

REgards Lou

**Buzzer** · 2nd December 2006, 03:45 PM

Thanks Lou,

I bought a N4400 about 5 months ago now(time goes faster as you get older!!), and have not had time to set-up/play with it yet. During Christmas New Year, I will set it up and get it going.

Thanks for the links, will read them over the coming days/weeks.

Cheers,
Buzzer.

**Auld Bassoon** · 2nd December 2006, 05:33 PM

IMHO, if one is going to spend the money to get a good B/S like this, spend a bit more and get the Hammer out-feed table & leg - well worth it.

**AlexS** · 2nd December 2006, 06:56 PM

I'd like to contribute, but I believe there's a hurricane in the Phillipines.

**NewLou** · 2nd December 2006, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

IMHO, if one is going to spend the money to get a good B/S like this, spend a bit more and get the Hammer out-feed table & leg - well worth it.

Yup

I reckon an extension table for the Bandsaw is a must and really adds to its versatility. For me though the Price of the HAmmer extension setup is waaaaaaaaaaaayyy to much.

Besides I reckon we could design and setup something better ourselves. Heres a few links to get the creative juices flowing:

Shopbuilt Bandsaw Extension Tables:
http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=347
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/wk_too...278285,00.html

REgards Lou

**NewLou** · 3rd December 2006, 05:15 PM

Gidday

The great thing about the Hammer Table is that it already comes pre machined with four heavy duty bolt holes conviently positioned.

Such a great heavy duty pre fabed table should allow near limitless scope for customised design of a versatile auxillary table that will substantially increase the real-estate available to the user.

Additionally the HAmmer appears to have a great solidly built Rip Fence that should be realitively easy to incorporate into the design.

As always any ideas in regards to howto go about this particularly from experienced hammer users muchly appreciated

REGards Lou

**NewLou** · 16th December 2006, 05:16 PM

Gidday

Lets face it if you haven't used a machine or tool before the learning kerb can be steep.

I love my Bandsaw BUT must admit I havent used one since yr 12 in high school n as far as using maintaining and setting up a BAndsaw I know Jack!

I am well and truely a BAndsaw Newb n as such thought I better put a lot of energy into sharing my thoughts n what I learn along the way about the Art of finessing the N4400.

IF any of the N4400 owners out there could share setup hints n tips that would be great n would love to see you guys join in.

I must add that the following posts are what I have found works for me and have been the result of a lot of research; trial, error, testing and comparison in regards to various setup options unique to my workshop environment.

REgards Lou

**AlexS** · 16th December 2006, 09:18 PM

Just 2 quick things I discovered...

1. The N4400 has a 120mm dust port, most dusties have 100mm hose. Pick up or order the reducer when you get your saw.

2. The hum from the motor after you've switched it off is not an electrical problem, it's the brake, and should switch off after a few seconds.

I'll try & put together a few things that I discovered as I was setting it up, but it's pretty straightforward.

**Lignum** · 17th December 2006, 02:39 PM

Im looking foward to getting one early in the new year

But until then i have to say EVERY Hammer owner and owner of other bandsaws MUST have one of these to go with it. http://www.frontlineengineering.com.au/

Its a Bandsaw contour cutting jig from Frontline engeneering. And after seeing it at the WWWhouse open day and again at the Melb Wood Show i purchased one, and it is to bandsaws what the Domi is to joining timber. Its so good my Jet Super Saw hardly gets a look in now even though im still using a 10yo tiawaneese 14" b/s. I cut 16 perfectly shaped curved back chair legs last week in around 5 minutes and only needeing a "light" scrape/sand and its awsome for ripping and cutting tapered legs. Anyone near my joint can pop in for a look if they want. Its simply Brilliant and would be the perfect partner for the Hammer

**Auld Bassoon** · 17th December 2006, 04:18 PM

Hi Lig,

Any indication of the retail price? I've seen their ads before, but seem to recollect that the jig isvery exy. Happy to be corrected

Cheers!

**mcarthur** · 18th December 2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

Any indication of the retail price? I've seen their ads before, but seem to recollect that the jig isvery exy. Happy to be corrected

$400 + GST = $440 for "complete system" (non-pneumatic)

**AlexS** · 19th December 2006, 01:46 PM

In my review some months ago, the only criticism I could make was the amount of dust it threw on the table. The solution's simple. Make the slot in the insert a little wider than the blade, so the dust goes straight through. Obvious really.

Gave it a real work out yesterday, ripping a heap of 6" casuarina that's as hard as the hobs of hades. Came through with flying colours.

**Buzzer** · 19th December 2006, 02:16 PM

Alexs

What blades are you using?

I got three blades thrown in with the deal. Are you using those ones?

Cheers,
Buzzer

**MurrayD99** · 19th December 2006, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by AlexS

.....Gave it a real work out yesterday, ripping a heap of 6" casuarina that's as hard as the hobs of hades. Came through with flying colours.

I'm envious. This machine is taking on cult status. Alex, are you making veneer or 6 x 1? Be interested to hear what blade you are using (too).

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