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Has anyone heard of KFF machines. I have a band saw which I came by a while ago
and it has rather flimsy blade guides and one is busted. I can't find anything on google
about this brand. Thought maybe some one may know if spares are available
before I try to make one.
Cheers Robbo37
Never heard of it, but a pic is always good.
Never heard of it, but a pic is always good.
I knew I should have put up a pic, will try to remedy.:U
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Some photos of the beastie. The 4th is a bit blurred but shows the busted lower guide.
I didn't realise just how untidy the shed is.:B
That is a very common saw and is sold under many brand names. Get along to the local Hare & Forbes place with the offending part and they should be able to help.
Regards
John
No joy at Hare Forbes (Melbourne) but will call at Carbatec.
I upgraded the guides on a similar bandsaw about 4 years ago and got mine (upper only) from Timbecon. :C
The price might help you decide to make your own.
I have that same saw but with Carbatec badging. Mine was fitted with these guides a number of years ago.
cheers
WH.
I bit the bullet and purchased the Carbatec guides. That has almost doubled the value of the saw :D
Sometimes we spend more on the parts for the machine then we do on the machine. That was certainly the case for the lathe that I restored a couple of years ago. :UQuote:
Originally Posted by robbo37
matthias did some experiments with side mounted guide bearings like that and it seemed that they made the saw very loud,Quote:
Originally Posted by robbo37
did you find that those style of guides made alot more noise?
keysborough represent
When I had a saw like that I replaced the metal side guides with hard wood blocks. I used jarrah and just gave the guides a rub with wax now and then. Any of the quite hard woods would do. The saw ran nice and quiet. As required I would square the block ends on the sander. Sort of wish I could do this with my current bandsaw but the design does noy allow it. Dont take long for roller bearings get noisey.
Regards
John
Where can I get parts for the kff 14" bandsaw? I need the blade adjuster assembly
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Originally Posted by Bbossmann68
Since your are in the states and not Australia where this forum is based you may try somewhere like Grizzly
Rick