Thread: BP16A new model improvements

Matrix,
Where did you get your updated BP 16A from?
I tried the Clayton branch and they told me they only had the old model prior to the improvements and wouldn't have the modded one till a month after they relocate to Dandenong.
Also are the blade guides either side of the blade bearings or just blocks as I am not familiar with the Euro style at all?
Last, how happy are you with the machine and do you recommend it as a good purchase as against an older stile Jet 14"

Thanks
Roger

Originally Posted by TTIT

Any chance of a pic of how the riser bar is mounted/clamped?:confused: It's that area that's PIA on the old model - can't just attach standard guides without some serious engineering. I'm assuming the orange bit in the pic is just a guard???

Yes TTIT, the orange (actually red) part is the guard.
The riser bar is mounted in a casting block. So I assume if you can remove what ever is holding the guide assembly on your older model, it looks like you could possibly mount it in there. I will try and take a pic tomorrow.

Originally Posted by rbarnold

Matrix,
Where did you get your updated BP 16A from?
I tried the Clayton branch and they told me they only had the old model prior to the improvements and wouldn't have the modded one till a month after they relocate to Dandenong.
Also are the blade guides either side of the blade bearings or just blocks as I am not familiar with the Euro style at all?
Last, how happy are you with the machine and do you recommend it as a good purchase as against an older stile Jet 14"

Thanks
Roger

Hi Roger, I got my BP 16A from Clayton about three months ago. They are probably just waiting for a new shipment from PROC.
I didn't know they are moving to Dandenong.
The blade guides are kind of round blocks that are free to spin when they contact the blade and are easily adjusted, have a look at the pic.
I don't know much about older Jet bandsaws, but for around $729 I get what I think is a very good quality bandsaw which gives me exactly 220mm height for re-sawing, and 15" deep of throat. What does a Jet give?
I did look around at Carbatec and such before buying, but nothing could match the value for money and capabilities of the BP 16A. I was also swayed by other members here that have one.

I hav e just purchased a BP 16A from Melbourne Hare and Forbes. It was the model with the improvements, and at a doscounted price of $655.

Just need a resaw blade now....

Originally Posted by mag

I have just purchased a BP 16A from Melbourne Hare and Forbes. It was the model with the improvements, and at a discounted price of $655.

Just need a resaw blade now....

Is it the exact same one as mine? nice price!

Originally Posted by TTIT

Any chance of a pic of how the riser bar is mounted/clamped?:confused:

Here are some pics of how the riser bar is fixed on. Two bolts really, so I guess if the body on the older model is the same or very similar, you should be able to bolt it straight in.

Yes, definately appears to be

Thanks for the pics Martrix Would be a snap to fit it to the old model. Now the question is, can H&F get the whole assembly and for how much? But then again, I think I can make my own for sweet FA and gain another inch of cutting height in the process. The only limiting factor is time - too many projects, too little time!

Just had contact from Matt at H&F. They have the new model guides on order, stock is expected in 8-10 weeks. Price will be $120 inc GST plus freight. Part number is WP910.

My order is in

woodbe.

Originally Posted by woodbe

Just had contact from Matt at H&F. They have the new model guides on order, stock is expected in 8-10 weeks. Price will be $120 inc GST plus freight. Part number is WP910.

My order is in

woodbe.

Does that include the shaft and clamp arrangement??? or just the guides???

As I understand it, it is the rack and pinion assembly and guide, along with instructions on where to drill the new holes for assembly.

I'll fire of a reply to Matt and make sure I have it right. stand By...

Given the flimsy nature of the old guide attachment to the post, this is a welcome upgrade. The old post itself was fine, there is enough friction in the system to make it easy to adjust the height without any nasty surprises.

woodbe

Just confirming that the mentioned part number and price includes everything to upgrade an old BP16a to the new guide style.


woodbe

Originally Posted by woodbe

Just confirming that the mentioned part number and price includes everything to upgrade an old BP16a to the new guide style.
woodbe

Couldn't have come at a better time !!! Was cutting some boards last night from a log of something I picked up on the weekend and the back bearing on the top guide got so hot it was smokin'. It had to be so far back to centre the blade that it would not shift sideways far enough to spin properly (if that makes sense - I know what I mean!).

Have you actually fitted yours yet Woodbe???

Not yet, it appears my order was lost. Have to start again... Letme know how easy it is to install TTIT please...

woodbe.

Originally Posted by woodbe

Just confirming that the mentioned part number and price includes everything to upgrade an old BP16a to the new guide style.


woodbe

I just received my 'upgrade', but the photcopy for measurements / hole sizing is so poor, I can't read it.

Anyone who has done this have the measurements?

Originally Posted by zymurgy

I just received my 'upgrade', but the photcopy for measurements / hole sizing is so poor, I can't read it.

Anyone who has done this have the measurements?

The main measurements are on this thread Zymurgy. If you need any more info just PM me.