Robinson 54 inch Band Resaw
In an attempt to improve recovery I have gone out on a limb and purchased an old Robinson 54" Band Resaw. If I can get it going it will replace my tractor driven sawbench.
The Robinson 54 runs a 6 inch band and is powered by a 75 hp electric motor. The book says it's maximum cut is 27" and it can do a 12" cut at 3 ft per second. (Sorry about the imperial measurements but its an old spec.)
I will keep you posted on the repairs and trials. I think the first time I turn it on I will do it with a long stick then run like hell. If anyone has had experience with this machine I would appreciate any tips.
cheers
Steve
Robinson 54" Bandsaw installation
Progress has been slow but there should be some action over the next few weeks. Attached is a picture of the pit. I was told it should be big enough to get the bottom wheel out without removing the saw. This would be huge - at least 2.5m long. That was going to be too hard so I made it deep enough to lower the bottom wheel. This will allow the saw to be lifted out of the way with the loader should the bottom wheel ever need re machining. Hope it doesn't come back to bite me:-.
Also attached is a better (bigger) picture of the saw.
cheers
Steve