Thread: Cut off saw or Bandsaw

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.

Originally Posted by Michael G

we have one at work and although not up to Heska standards it does a reasonable job.

Michael

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..

Simon

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.

Ew

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.

Originally Posted by Jim Ferrous

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.

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!

Simon

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

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

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

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....

Originally Posted by simonl

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....

What. . . . no saw mods yet?

This will give you something useful to do and maybe you can even do some useful cutting into the bargain.

Ha Ha he is in the shed cutting stuff up

Bruce

Originally Posted by BobL

What. . . . no saw mods yet? This will give you something useful to do and maybe you can even do some useful cutting into the bargain.

I just rebuilt the thing! Only mod since was to reface the clamping surfaces to true them up after 40 years of cutting. Simon

Originally Posted by simonl

I just rebuilt the thing! Only mod since was to reface the clamping surfaces to true them up after 40 years of cutting. Simon

Sorry Simon - I got you mixed up with the OP.

I prefer horizontal band saw - a lot quieter, accurate, can be changed to vertical. Trajan 7x12 band saw. Band saws are versatile.