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Thread: Restoring Baker 14" Bandsaw
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7th October 2004, 10:38 PM #1
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Restoring Baker 14" Bandsaw
Good Evening,
I've always wanted a bandsaw and came across one of the above at a garage sale - it is a Taiwanese job, made about 20 years ago and probably viewed as pretty poor quality by some. However, it is all I have and I would appreciate some advice re getting it going again. It has no blade but I can get the saw doctor to make one. None of the 3 wheels (6 1/2" diam) has rubber on it - should I do the old inner tube trick or are the wheels designed to run without tyres?
The thrust blocks which bear on the blade appear to be made of a hard black plastic - can you buy new ones?
There are 2 thrust bearings - one above and the other below which take the thrust from the blade when cutting - can I buy generic ones from a bearing supply shop?
The drive from the motor to the first wheel is via a large "O" ring - I am using an old Singer sewing machine belt which has a few age related cracks in it - where would I find a new one?
I would appreciate any advice on the above questions - I live in Townsville and so far have found that local suppliers, whilst being helpful, really know nothing about bandsaws...something we increasing are meeting with progress (!).
Thanks and Regards Denis
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7th October 2004, 10:44 PM #2
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You need rubber tyres as they accomodate the set of the teeth.
As a singer belt works ok just get a new singer belt from a sewing machine serviceman.
I have made thrustblocks from old brass bolts. Steel will work. Your saw doctor might have something better.
Bearings from a bearing shop should be ok.
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What he said.
Originally Posted by echnidna
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7th October 2004, 11:16 PM #4
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What they said.
The bearings - take them out, take 'em to the bearing shop, tell 'em the application and you are away
There are any number of options for guides - a search of the net will get you any amount of information to make a decision on. :confused:
There are also any number of articles on tuning bandsaws. If you can't find one on the net PM me and I'll send you one.
Once it humms you'll wonder how you ever did without one
Jamie.Perhaps it is better to be irresponsible and right, than to be responsible and wrong.
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8th October 2004, 01:15 PM #5
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Thanks Bob, Ian and Jamie - your advice has confirmed my thoughts. Our library has very little on bandsaws and what little there is relates to up-market ones. I have searched thru the bandsaw threads on this forum and found heaps of info. The reason I've been looking for a bandsaw is to re-saw some 6 X 4 silky oak planks that were cut from a tree which I can remember my mother planting in the 50's. The tree blew down in a storm and my big brother had a sawmill in St Marys cut and season it...however that was 10 years ago and whilst the wood has a lovely grain it has become somewhat brittle...just like dry rot, so I plan on slicing and using it as quick as I can while I still feel sentimental. Thanks again and regards. Denis
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8th October 2004, 01:48 PM #6
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Denis,
Go for it! If we can help any more let us know but in any event tell us how you go
Perhaps it is better to be irresponsible and right, than to be responsible and wrong.
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26th November 2004, 11:08 PM #7
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Visited the sawdoctor today (just like in a timewarp going back to the fifties..even has prices in shillings and pence) - anyway I asked him about getting a blade made. He said he could make one when he gets a new supply of blades (1/4")which are apparently very hard to get and added that the bandsaw which I planned to use it on was pretty primitive and adequate for cutting nothing thicker than 3 ply. He suggested that I would be better off finding a 2 wheel bandsaw which can take up to 1/2" blades and is not a toy.
Has anyone on the forum had experience with this type of bandsaw - the sawdoctor said they imported quite a few so maybe someone on this forum could advise whether I should persist with this unit or look for a more solid job. I don't intend sawing heavy hardwood however I don't want to be continually breaking blades etc.
Regards and thanks - Denis
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