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  1. 16th November 2011, 01:28 AM #1
    mike rolly
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    Hi Fellers,

    I grabbed myself a bandsaw from H&F, the little BS 4A jobbie. I have put it all together, no thanks to the dodgy manual.

    Anyway, I have a plastic block part leftover, no idea what its for or where it goes. Its about 15cm in length and has a pointed end. There is a hole through the middle of it.

    Does anyone know where this part fits onto the machine?

    Cheers,

    Mick
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  3. 16th November 2011, 10:33 AM #2
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    I was stumped by that too.

    My best guess is that it's a blade rest---if you stand it on the bed within the work-clamping area, the point fits into the backbone of the frame and prevents the full weight of the top casting resting on the off switch.

    I'm presuming its a quick and dirty design revision to cope with premature death of the power switch.

    Have I guessed wrong?
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  4. 16th November 2011, 12:09 PM #3
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    When you find out what it's for, let me know. I have never used it, and have no idea what it's for either!
  5. 16th November 2011, 12:44 PM #4
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    Hi Mike,

    No idea what your plastic thing is, but here is a manual that might help with other adjustments.
    http://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g0622_m.pdf

    Stuart

    p.s. and thank you to the nice people at Grizzly
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  6. 16th November 2011, 02:48 PM #5
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    Here is a review ..Metal Cutting Band Saw it cuts about the same speed as my Peerless power hacksaw does ! Hare and Forbes BS-4A............
  7. 16th November 2011, 04:16 PM #6
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    Had no idea what it was for as well so I just chucked it out with the box it came in lol.
    I like to move it move it, I like to move it.
  8. 16th November 2011, 07:26 PM #7
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    Well, I feel a bit better knowing I am not the only one with this issue.

    I reckon you maybe right unixbigot, I can see no other place for it.

    Thanks for the link to Grizzly Stu, wish H&F would include this with the bandsaw.

    Next project is to make a taller stand for it, I am 6' 6" and the saw is built for a ompa lompa!

    Mick
  9. 18th November 2011, 05:10 PM #8
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    I'm glad I wasn't the only one stumped by that one... full credit to you for asking Mick... I was too embarrassed !
    Unixbigot - doesn't the height adjuster bolt do what you describe? I think I ended up dismissing the spare bit as part of the packing, but I was never really sure. Cheers - Mick
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    I have been considering buying one of these machines. Any opinion of quality and performance.

    Squirrel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Squirrel View Post
    I have been considering buying one of these machines. Any opinion of quality and performance.

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    read this and all is revealed ! MIKE Metal Cutting Band Saw
  12. 19th November 2011, 04:06 PM #11
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    Thanks Mike,

    I clicked on your second link in your previous post but not the first. My bad, anyway have looked at it now and thanks. May look at buying the BS-4A.

    Squirrel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Squirrel View Post
    I have been considering buying one of these machines. Any opinion of quality and performance.

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    Quality = just good enough, not prone to breaking itself.
    Performance = OK, surprisingly good
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