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18th November 2013, 04:03 PM #1
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Woodfast 18" bandsaw & 10" jointer - photos of flyer & what is the blade length?
Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a second hand Woodfast 18" bandsaw and 10" jointer. Both in awesome condition and working perfectly.
I haven't been able to track down much documentation about these machines but I found someone with copies of the original flyers for the products care of the man @ Northern Machinery in Thornbury, Melbourne. I've attached them here for everyone to see
And the question I have - does anyone know the exact blade length for the 18" bandsaw?
Thanks,
Steven.
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18th November 2013, 04:15 PM #2
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Set the tension adjustment to a bit less than 50% of its travel. Measure the distance between the centres of the wheels. Measure the diameter of a wheel, including the rubber . The blade length is 3.14 x diameter + twice the centre distance.
Or call Woodfast in Adelaide. Someone there will probably know.____________________________________________________________
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19th November 2013, 12:12 AM #3
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Is this what you're after, Steve, or am I missing something:
Originally Posted by StevenManos
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(From the flyer you attached. 130.5" / 3314.7mm)... Steve
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19th November 2013, 11:20 PM #4
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Hah - hermit - thank you. you know - I read that flyer twice and was confused as to why they weren't including details of the blade length! Thanks Originally Posted by Hermit
Using the method proposed I found that the spaces between the wheels was around 900mm and the wheel diameter was 480mm... resulting in a blade length of around 3300mm.
Steven.
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19th November 2013, 11:26 PM #5
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Excellent. I was going to suggest that you use Avery's method to verify the length, but you've already done that. Sounds like you're good to go. Originally Posted by StevenManos
Hah - hermit - thank you. you know - I read that flyer twice and was confused as to why they weren't including details of the blade length! Thanks
Using the method proposed I found that the spaces between the wheels was around 900mm and the wheel diameter was 480mm... resulting in a blade length of around 3300mm.
Steven.
... Steve
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19th November 2013, 11:42 PM #6
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Be aware that the blademakers that you will deal with have tolerances in there work. they will not be interested in 3314.7 mm. 130 inches will do them just fine.
and of course it is not all that critical, a couple of inches either way should make no difference.____________________________________________________________
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20th November 2013, 06:30 AM #7
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I'd like to have an 18" bandsaw. Nice. If you have access who custom made band saw blades, then you don't have to worry in getting the exact length.
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20th November 2013, 07:35 AM #8
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OK cool - thanks! I am getting in touch with Henry Brothers in Sydney today. Originally Posted by Avery
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