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7th August 2023, 01:56 PM
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Nathan, I've just sent you an e-mail with some...
Nathan,
I've just sent you an e-mail with some more photos from when I re-built my Hyco bandsaw.
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12th January 2022, 03:16 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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Charl, that's funny, I'm glad I'm not the only...
Charl, that's funny, I'm glad I'm not the only one with a thing for bandsaws. At one stage I had 4 here, but when I completed the Speedax, then the Hyco restorations I got rid of a couple because...
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11th January 2022, 01:35 PM
Thread: Age of Hyco Bandsaw
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That's my 20" Speedax from 1932 (if I recall...
That's my 20" Speedax from 1932 (if I recall correctly). It's painted machinery grey. It's a fantastic machine, really solid, it probably weights close to a tonne!
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12th March 2019, 01:13 PM
Thread: White Ants in my heart!
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You could cut out the ant eaten section and...
You could cut out the ant eaten section and re-joint the pieces along a shaped curve, as in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzq0HGtOXnk&t=0s
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24th February 2019, 08:04 PM
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Hi Henry, I just spoke to Penny. Thanks so...
Hi Henry,
I just spoke to Penny. Thanks so much for your help.
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24th February 2019, 04:32 PM
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Henry, Do you happen to know the name of the...
Henry,
Do you happen to know the name of the seller who was beside you? I left a set of radius fillet tools (metal spheres on sticks) that I had purchased from them at their stand, and then forgot... -
12th February 2019, 09:43 AM
Thread: 1952 Tanner 10" Table Saw
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Tanner SB1053 Table Saw parts diagram
Tidying up in my workshop, I came across this parts diagram for the Tanner SB 1053 Bench Saw, so I thought I'd post it up here. In this thread I gave the details of where I got Tanner spare parts...
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9th February 2019, 08:16 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades
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Yeah, I've got about the same blade life so far...
Yeah, I've got about the same blade life so far on the Woodmaster Bs - I've only had the saw running for a few weeks. The first blade lasted about 2 days of cutting, but not running the saw the whole...
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8th February 2019, 08:23 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades
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US$25 for a 144" bi-metal blade? Where have you...
US$25 for a 144" bi-metal blade? Where have you seen that?
I've seen US$89 for a std bi-metal, or US$130 for a premium blade. Cheap carbon steel blades are typically US$25 ish in a pack of 10, but... -
7th February 2019, 05:00 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades
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For my sawmill and for my 20" vertical bandsaw...
For my sawmill and for my 20" vertical bandsaw I've been ordering Lenox bi-metal blades from Henry Bros. I order Lennox Woodmaster B, and I get Lenox Woodmaster B, made in USA, presumably welded in...
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29th December 2018, 08:47 AM
Thread: Woodfast Scollsaw
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OK, did anyone here get the scroll saw? At 7:30...
OK, did anyone here get the scroll saw? At 7:30 this morning I was second in line, but it went to the first offer !
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25th December 2018, 09:10 AM
Thread: 1952 Tanner 10" Table Saw
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NCArcher, It's great to see another of these...
NCArcher,
It's great to see another of these Tanner saws coming back to life. Mine has been doing a great job for 3 years now. I like the fact that the table tilt has that screw quadrant, because it... -
17th December 2018, 12:18 PM
Thread: Hyco Saw
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"Nothing you can give a man for Christmas will be...
"Nothing you can give a man for Christmas will be more fully appreciated than this Hyco Junior Saw bench".
True then, and still true 70 years later.
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12th December 2018, 11:26 AM
Thread: Bandsaw mill build
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The surplus centre wheels are stated as good for...
The surplus centre wheels are stated as good for 1200 rpm, which was one reason I went that way.
I'm not sure that a piece of inner tube would be substantial enough for bandsaw mill use, and how... -
11th December 2018, 12:59 PM
Thread: Bandsaw mill build
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Stevo, Have you seen this thread?...
Stevo,
Have you seen this thread? https://www.woodworkforums.com/f132/bandsaw-blade-supplier-home-bandsaw-mill-220445 There's some information in there about wheels as well as blades.
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27th October 2018, 08:25 PM
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That's looking great Stew ! What are you going to...
That's looking great Stew ! What are you going to do with the motor? What colour?
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13th October 2018, 08:17 AM
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Stewart, Funds are a bit tight for me right now...
Stewart,
Funds are a bit tight for me right now until I complete another project, so unfortunately I won't be purchasing a pair right now. Hopefully Mike will still have some left in a few months... -
13th October 2018, 08:13 AM
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If you don't have the "save copy of sent messages...
If you don't have the "save copy of sent messages in my sent items folder" option ticked you won't see a sent message.
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26th September 2018, 07:37 AM
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This sounds like a better plan. I don't need to...
This sounds like a better plan. I don't need to do anything :)
Did Mike mention price?
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25th September 2018, 09:16 AM
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OK, 4 sets and counting :) But this isn't going...
OK, 4 sets and counting :) But this isn't going to happen until early next year at the earliest. My sawmill has turned into a huge project and I really don't want to get distracted from finishing...
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24th September 2018, 03:00 PM
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Stew, OK, as long as you're not in a hurry. ...
Stew,
OK, as long as you're not in a hurry.
My saw came from Lyle, I'll talk to him about the gearbox, but I really should find out what's wrong with mine first.
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24th September 2018, 11:51 AM
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Hi Stew, I have one of these scroll saws. It's...
Hi Stew,
I have one of these scroll saws. It's not in good shape. When first purchased, I ran it before stripping it down and I broke several blades trying to understand the tension adjustment and... -
15th June 2018, 02:17 PM
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Thanks for the link to the tyres. So you're...
Thanks for the link to the tyres.
So you're using spray cans?
I've used the Whiteknight epoxy enamels, either thinned and brushed on, or sprayed through a HVLP gun, and had great success. You... -
15th June 2018, 01:42 PM
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Very nice restoration Vaughan ! I know what...
Very nice restoration Vaughan !
I know what you mean when you talk about spending more on paint than on the machine itself. That has happened to me on quite a few machine restorations.
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12th April 2018, 07:14 PM
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Brendan, I am also currently building a...
Brendan,
I am also currently building a bandsaw mill, and have been doing lots of research on parts and design options.
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27th January 2018, 09:38 AM
Thread: Hyco bench saw restoration.
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Beautiful! That looks like a very useful...
Beautiful! That looks like a very useful machine, and the green colour looks really nice.
Congratulations on the restoration!
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22nd January 2018, 07:19 PM
Thread: Hyco bench saw restoration.
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Great progress Stew. Nice machine. I really like...
Great progress Stew. Nice machine. I really like those Hyco handwheels.
Your progress is making me feel guilty. Life has recently got in the way of machine restorations for me, I really need to... -
6th September 2017, 07:41 PM
Thread: Preston Bandsaw
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Well done! That's all that matters in the end....
Well done! That's all that matters in the end. Everything else is just trivial detail.
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25th August 2017, 07:38 PM
Thread: Vintage Scroll Saw
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Stew, I think you need help :) But...
Stew,
I think you need help :)
But seriously, I'm very envious of your purchase. Is that a micro adjustable fence?
Nice ute too!
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5th August 2017, 10:05 PM
Thread: PE McManus Scroll Saw
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There's a nice elegance about that saw. Great...
There's a nice elegance about that saw. Great find!
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4th August 2017, 09:12 PM
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This tale is a bit fishy to me.
This tale is a bit fishy to me.
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2nd August 2017, 01:14 PM
Thread: Hyco bench saw restoration.
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Stew, Yes, that is a trap with the White Knight...
Stew,
Yes, that is a trap with the White Knight Rust Guard. It can be pretty thick in the tin and difficult to avoid excessive film thicknesses when brushed. In winter, when the paint is cold and... -
16th July 2017, 09:26 PM
Thread: Hyco bench saw restoration.
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Looking good! What colour have you chosen?...
Looking good!
What colour have you chosen? What paint?
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11th July 2017, 01:49 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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And apparently Hare & Forbes sold the later...
And apparently Hare & Forbes sold the later Woodfast version, so you never know they might even still have spare parts.
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11th July 2017, 01:41 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Stew, In case you haven't seen these threads,...
Stew,
In case you haven't seen these threads, theres a photo here of the air nozzle and bracket, post #36: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f299/age-hyco-bandsaw-197436/3
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8th July 2017, 03:47 PM
Thread: Hyco bench saw restoration.
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25th June 2017, 08:37 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Stew, That was a really good find. I like the...
Stew,
That was a really good find. I like the "passive" dust collection. And the micro adjustment for the fence is a neat feature.
Good luck with the restoration.
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25th June 2017, 08:34 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Lyle, I don't think these machines are even...
Lyle,
I don't think these machines are even pre WW2, never mind pre WW1.
The earliest advertisement I can find for one is 1945 09 Nov 1945 - Advertising - Trove Interestingly this ad shows... -
22nd June 2017, 08:21 AM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Hi Stew, That fence came with the saw, and I...
Hi Stew,
That fence came with the saw, and I have no reason to doubt that it's original as I've seen the same quadrant system on other Hyco machines (jointers), and indeed photos from... -
20th June 2017, 09:22 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Here's the Hyco tilting table saw on its stand....
Here's the Hyco tilting table saw on its stand. The stand houses the motor, a magnetic switch, and a long 250V heavy duty extension lead. I wheel it out, plug it in to the power point and it's ready...
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18th June 2017, 09:32 AM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Stew, Yes, this is my primary saw. I also have...
Stew,
Yes, this is my primary saw. I also have a Tanner tilting table saw of similar size, but since I finished the Hyco restoration I use it exclusively. I'm only an intermittent woodworker,... -
5th June 2017, 10:00 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Lyle, I assume you've seen this post in a...
Lyle,
I assume you've seen this post in a recent thread on Hyco machines?
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f299/age-hyco-bandsaw-197436#post1888217
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4th June 2017, 07:07 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Thanks bueller, I spent quite some time on the...
Thanks bueller, I spent quite some time on the restorations, both machines got stripped right down to bare metal then re-painted in my best guess of the original colours and built back up with new...
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4th June 2017, 06:48 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Hyco tablesaw
Here's the tilting table saw. I will post some pictures of the full saw when I can find them.
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4th June 2017, 06:44 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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Hyco bandsaw
Here's the bandsaw. It's the model with the gearbox, and in it's new home is mostly left on slow speed for cutting metal.
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4th June 2017, 05:46 PM
Thread: How to date Hyco machinery
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I have a Hyco tilting table saw, and a bandsaw,...
I have a Hyco tilting table saw, and a bandsaw, both really nice machines by the way. It was difficult finding anything at all about them when I restored them. The only information I came across was...
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14th February 2017, 09:29 AM
Thread: Can anyone ID this bandsaw?
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Have you looked here: Photo Index - by Machine...
Have you looked here:
Photo Index - by Machine Type | VintageMachinery.org
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28th January 2017, 08:00 AM
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My daughter and I have a similar project on the...
My daughter and I have a similar project on the go, an old Singer treadle sewing machine. We're using the White Knight enamel, a 50/50 mixture of gloss and satin.
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27th January 2017, 10:36 AM
Thread: Austolite drill press
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Cool bending technique! Thanks for the lead on...
Cool bending technique! Thanks for the lead on the castors, I'll try those next time.
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27th January 2017, 08:14 AM
Thread: Austolite drill press
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Wow! That looks fantastic. I assume that's...
Wow! That looks fantastic.
I assume that's veneer? What is the construction underneath?
What castors did you use? Because of limited space I too need to have many of my machines on mobile...