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10th April 2020, 10:43 PM #1Novice
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Prowse Band Saw
Hi all, I have a Prowse Engineering band saw I would say from the 40's or 50's. It was made in Claremont West Oz and hasn't been used in anger in who knows how long.
So with the good ol Corona I finally have a bit of time to get around to doing a few jobs that have been ignored for years the saw being one.
Over the last few days I have stripped it down put it back together and found that everything is still true and she cuts and runs like a top.
My problem is the table tilt, the ripples (pic2&3) that would allow the bearing surface to bind up on tightening the clamp bolt (pic4) are worn away (see pic) I actually think the clamp bolt is a replacement / repair as I am thinking it would have been like a T bolt not with a plate that is radiused.
I have attached a couple of photo's and if anyone has some info on Prowse or advice to discuss re the table I am all ears.
Michael
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10th September 2020, 11:48 AM #2New Members
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G’day Mike.
I’ve got the same machine. I’ll take pics of mine for you. Mine also needs to be tightened up. My machinist mate can re-do the knurling on it.
Pete.
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11th September 2020, 11:14 AM #3
Those ripples are an odd idea . Does the table stay put when the bolt is tightened? If so I wouldn't be touching the ripples.
All the ones Ive seen are smooth both sides .
I think that part of a bandsaw , tilting the table, for most woodworking use, rarely gets used . You'd never wear it out . Ive only ever used it on the day a saw is being put back together after a paint job or from moving it .
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21st September 2020, 08:44 AM #4New Members
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3D49DCB8-0759-4F50-84A5-221B358BF300.jpgI think the “ripples” are knurling which, in this application is normal because the surface area in relation to the table size is low. Couple that with the tightening knob shown here means decreased ability to apply enough torque.
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8th December 2023, 05:28 PM #5New Member
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Prowse engineering bandsaw
Looking for information about the Prowse engineering bandsaw as currently looking to purchase one any hints tips etc.
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