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  1. 17th November 2007, 11:07 AM #1
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    Default Where can I get a Replacement tensioner?

    My homemade tensioner rod on my Carbatec 14" cast iron bandsaw has just died. The thread inside the stainless steel hexagon nut I had made square collapsed and locked itself solid onto the stainless steel threaded rod. I thought stainless steel would be tough enough to last the distance but it seems not - bugger!
    I've put the original tensioner unit (threaded rod + square nut) back on but does anyone know where I can get a quality, easy to use tensioner rod + square nut from? It would have to be from someone who will supply mail order to New Zealand.
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  3. 17th November 2007, 08:57 PM #2
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    Try Gary Pye Woodworks. Sorry I don't have his phone or email, but google should be your friend.
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    is this the same Gary pye? http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com.au/index.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pusser View Post
    is this the same Gary pye? http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com.au/index.html
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    If not, try Highland Hardware in the US

    http://www.highlandwoodworking.com

    There stock an above average line of bandsaw bits

    Just a satisfied customer.
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  7. 19th November 2007, 08:07 PM #6
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    Hi all,
    thanks for the names and I have sent an email to Gary Pye Woodturning to inquire if he stocks a tensioner rod.
    I checked out Highland Woodworking who have a great bandsaw tensioner rod + nut for US $64 but their minimum overseas order is US $100 + shipping charges on top of that! For me, they would be the supplier of last resort (nice website though).
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  8. 8th December 2007, 07:59 AM #7
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    My thanks to Gary Pye Woodturning for the new tensioner rod and the improved bottom blade guide assembly that was promptly shipped across the Tasman to New Zealand.
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