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16th October 2013, 08:03 PM #16.
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16th October 2013, 08:07 PM #17New Member
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Since I got my BS 7S, I haven't touched my friction saw. I also use the bandsaw way more than I expected. Jobs I used to put off doing I now just throw in the saw and let it go for it.
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17th October 2013, 02:46 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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Well there's for's and against's buying a 40 year old machine. But I did cut some 200x20mm plate at 45 degrees yesterday which until recently would have been painful at best but near impossible - especially with the accuracy I achieved. Yes Michael, it's a section of the leaf for the folder ..........
You got yourself a BS. You know you deserve it! Happy for you..
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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17th October 2013, 03:24 PM #19
You had better start a thread on the build Simon. Done of us might want to copy you.....
Glad you got the bs home Jim, they are just so handy. M&g is a really good place to spend lots of money....everytime I go in there for a bearing or belt or something else mundane I seem to come out with far more than I intended too.
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17th October 2013, 03:33 PM #20
After mucking around with the bandsaw cutting heaps of stock......I now know what you're all on about.
What a FANTASTIC tool!!!
It's making straight cuts, original blade and at the moment (touch wood) I can't fault it.
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17th October 2013, 06:28 PM #21GOLD MEMBER
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Ha! when I first got mine going I was reaching for every small piece of stock I could find just to see the result and watch it cut. I had to curb my enthusiasm because no matter how small the lengths I cut, I was starting to get expensive. I had to learn to let go and accept it was a great purchase!
Ueee, I intend to start a thread on the folder once I get well and truely into the build. I'll take pics along the way but it will be a long term build (rest of the year) as I'm just doing bits here and there. If I started the thread now, it would surely be painfully slow for people to follow. In any case, I have to make a thread on it because I at least owe that much to Michael G for his help!
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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17th October 2013, 07:56 PM #22Novice
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Jim, glad to see you bought the BS-5S. I'm another happy bandsaw user but wish I'd bought one with a swivel head. While I can cut various angles with mine, I have to adjust the clamps with a spanner and align it. A real pain. At the time I thought I'd mostly cut at 90 degrees but 45s and other angles would comprise perhaps half my cuts. I also ditched the tinny little factory stand and build a higher heavier frame for the bandsaw. Plus it's on castors so I can move it around the workshop. It's much easier to use the saw when you don't have to lean down over the thing. I also made a couple of roller stands (like these: W343 | RS-1125 Roller Stand | machineryhouse.com.au). They're great for feeding long lengths into and out of the bandsaw, plus if they're high enough, you can use them for long pieces throught the pedestal drill. - Peter
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18th October 2013, 04:52 PM #23
I've developed a problem. I'm looking for metal to cut up on my bandsaw.
I have it on a timber workbench, not the supplied stand so its nice and high and I can just stare at it cutting.
Seriously it's one of the most awesome machines I've ever bought.
See'ya I need to start her up
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18th October 2013, 05:34 PM #24GOLD MEMBER
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You need to try something they used to do at trade shows.
Get some 50mm bar set the saw up to stop with a couple of mm left to cut.
Cut after cut 1-2mm wide.
Bend the result into an interesting shape.
Now thats art
Should keep you out of trouble for awhile lol
Stuart
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18th October 2013, 05:35 PM #25GOLD MEMBER
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Hello everyone, my name is Simon. It's been 2 days since I cut stuff on my bandsaw..... I've tried to cut down, some days are better than others....
Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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18th October 2013, 06:29 PM #26.
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19th October 2013, 01:14 PM #27Intermediate Member
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Ha Ha he is in the shed cutting stuff up
Bruce
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19th October 2013, 01:41 PM #28GOLD MEMBER
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Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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19th October 2013, 01:57 PM #29.
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22nd October 2013, 06:39 AM #30
I prefer horizontal band saw - a lot quieter, accurate, can be changed to vertical. Trajan 7x12 band saw. Band saws are versatile.
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