Restoration of a 32" bandsaw

I have now started on the path of restoring the 32" band saw, from what information I have been able to find it is a Crescent style machine.

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Since it is extremely heavy the first thing I had to do was build a mobile base to allow me to move it in and out of the shed to remove the paint
I have constructed it from old lintels and some steel castors off the rubbish skip bins

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It needs a coat of paint and then get some mates to help put it on its new wheels

Rick

Nice work on the base. I'm looking forward to more pictures of the saw.

Cheers, Vann.

Love the repurposing of old lintels :2tsup:

I have now completed the trolley and it works a treat, my son and I wriggled and giggled it on.
I have started removing the paint and smoothing out some of the casting.

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I also found some bits I didn't know I was missing, it seems that a few pieces had fallen into the hollow part of the cast. I was lucky that I could retrieve them :U:U:U
They seem to be part of the tensioning - 2 springs and some extra bits. I will have to work out how it fits together when I put the wheel back on.

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Rick

Awesome - I've designed a base just like it for some bandsaws I'm restoring.

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The design incorporates self levelling feet so that the castors are off the ground and can't role anywhere. It will also allow for the saw to be jacked up to slide a pallet jack underneath it.

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Originally Posted by Charlie_6ft

Awesome - I've designed a base just like it for some bandsaws I'm restoring.

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The design incorporates self levelling feet so that the castors are off the ground and can't role anywhere. It will also allow for the saw to be jacked up to slide a pallet jack underneath it.

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I have been thinking about putting levelling feet on , I am considering using the existing holes in the base to put the threaded rod through but will look at that closer to completion

Rick

This is great! I love the diagrams!

I can't wait to do things like this when I have space.

In the meantime, I'll watch and learn from this.

Some progress, I have put some bog on the front and sides to clean up the casting and coated it in Red Oxide ready for a top coat.
Hopefully the top coat will happen tomorrow and then I can start on the wheels.

Rick

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Looking fabulous.

Rick is there any reason why you used Red Oxide Primer over Etching Primer? I have by default just used Etching Primer but then read the below info online:

Red Oxide Primer

https://www.palatinepaints.co.uk/wp-...ide-Primer.jpgRed oxide primer applied to steel beamsRed oxide primer protects against rust and corrosion. Use it on ferrous metals likely to be exposed to the elements especially cold air, damp and humidity. It is widely used in the industrial and agricultural industries for structural steel work, outdoor equipment and railings, gates etc. It gives a layer of protection before a top coat is applied and will still adhere to surfaces that already have traces of rust. As its name suggests, red oxide primer comes in ‘red’ (origins go back to ‘red lead’ paint). It is now lead free and here at Palatine Paints we also make it in grey and black.
Etching Primer

Etching Primer is used on non ferrous and galvanised surfaces to help with adhesion of subsequent coats. Etching primer effectively ‘eats into’ the ‘galv’ (without completely removing all the zinc protection of course), to prime and protect the surface at the same time. It contains acid which etches the surface (creating a physical and chemical bond) and promotes adhesion of subsequent coats. You may be limited in your choice of subsequent coats when using an etching primer, so check first. It’s commonly used on railings, lamp posts and in vehicle repairs etc.

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Originally Posted by Charlie_6ft

Rick is there any reason why you used Red Oxide Primer over Etching Primer?

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It was previously primed in red oxide was the main reason and it is cast iron

Rick

Thanks makes sense - not sure which is the better option, it seems like red oxide might be the go if your unable to get all the rest off.

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Originally Posted by Charlie_6ft

Thanks makes sense - not sure which is the better option, it seems like red oxide might be the go if your unable to get all the rest off.

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I was able to get it all off, nothing survives a wire brush on a grinder :D :D :D :D

Rick

It's all black now

Rick


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