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    Are we going to see any results of stock planed...

    Are we going to see any results of stock planed with these experiments, which can't be held in a vice..
    i.e soundboards or thick veneer?
    which is likely two tests in itself, hardwood and softwood,...
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    Have you specific need for a wee curve cutting...

    Have you specific need for a wee curve cutting machine?
    Might as well mention, there hasn't been a fully adjustable bandsaw (bar one older 450kg Taiwanese offering)
    made since 1996, a long running...
  3. Probably upset some, but I'm rather OCD about...

    Probably upset some, but I'm rather OCD about something the right proportions,
    (regardless of whether it actually be or not, separate topic haha!)
    Whilst also not fond of things which could be...
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    A bunch of planes sounds quite interesting. Have...

    A bunch of planes sounds quite interesting.
    Have you found they hinge in the same spots, or does things differ at this tolerance?
    I'd also find it interesting to read some experimentation on...
  5. And also worth noting, the ability the surface...

    And also worth noting, the ability the surface the timber face and edge prior, is a given,
    as you're not cutting rough timber for close enough,get er done, building site purposes, kinda thing.
    So a...
  6. If you want future proof, then get something with...

    If you want future proof, then get something with an induction motor, and not a "universal" motor,
    as if those let out the magic smoke, then you'll be lookin for a new saw.

    I'd be looking on ebay...
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    Small beans, in the scheme of things... they...

    Small beans, in the scheme of things... they really don't design those machines in to last, (seemingly no hub adjustment for lower wheel)
    Presumably this is certainly the case, with threads stripped...
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    Imperial/metric...It's all rule of thumb if you...

    Imperial/metric...It's all rule of thumb if you ask me! :D

    Tom
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    All hail the inch, who knew we would end up with...

    All hail the inch, who knew we would end up with Randall Carlson, whilst discussing clamps! :)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=prkw4B-k-HSszpw_&t=3153&v=IMFvB1_2wbs&feature=youtu.be
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    I went and found some reading material from a UK...

    I went and found some reading material from a UK standpoint, (old threads on the subject, from before most jumped ship from the place)
    as someone was looking for options considering choosing a...
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    I find black crayons the best, and then dark blue...

    I find black crayons the best, and then dark blue ones too.

    This I find good for marking out or transferring, and use them for multiple things.
    I don't think these graphite sticks are expensive,...
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    These aren't for nice planes though Ian Cheers...

    These aren't for nice planes though Ian
    Cheers on the tip about the carbon content advice.

    I wouldn't think twice about using the heaviest coated galvanised nails I could find,
    but perhaps I've...
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    Urgent, rush, deadline, etc is a perfect recipe...

    Urgent, rush, deadline, etc is a perfect recipe for disfigurement regarding tablesaws. :oo:
    Two recent, really terrible life changing amputations since December has been posted on a UK forum,
    and...
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    Find some nails you can cut with a heavy pliers,...

    Find some nails you can cut with a heavy pliers, some galvanized ones are softer than others, i.e seek the ones with the heavy coating and no hint of shine to them.
    (these are the type used for...
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    ...as would be suggested if there was an honest...

    ...as would be suggested if there was an honest design of bandsaw being made. :wink:

    You might as well see if you can align the wheels whilst the table is off.
    That is, if you can't afford to buy...
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    The C500 looks pretty compact, if a bit...

    The C500 looks pretty compact, if a bit tall/tippy possibly, should one be thinking of making a deeper mobile base for it, might be a good thing.
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    Still much larger footprint that a compact...
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    There's plenty of reasons to go looking for an...

    There's plenty of reasons to go looking for an Italian machine, none of which have a slot to the side.
    I suggest some studying of those machines to see why that is.
    Seems your on the right track...
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    None of the nicer saws have a table slot to the...

    None of the nicer saws have a table slot to the side, it's a sign of a cheap machine.
    Here's some small Italian machines, sizes range from 400, 440, or 450mm wheel size.
    They have the same...
  19. P.S, I finally managed to get the footage onto...

    P.S, I finally managed to get the footage onto utoob.
    In order of operation...
    Wheel prep
    Preparation of bandsaw wheels for alignment - YouTube
    Wheel alignment
    Accurate bandsaw wheel alignment -...
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    John kinda summed it up, though it'd be...

    John kinda summed it up, though it'd be interesting to see the results of the same spec blades, as in mostly concerning TPI,
    some have alternate teeth like the Sabrecut ones from Tuffsaws, if you...
  21. I haven't changed a bandsaw tire before, nor have...

    I haven't changed a bandsaw tire before, nor have experience or an inventory of solvents,
    but had a look for a member on Sawmill Creek by the name of Van Huskey for suggestions
    and stumbled across...
  22. This short video is worth a watch for some ideas...

    This short video is worth a watch for some ideas on how to do it easily.
    Changing Bandsaw Wheel Rubber Tyre. - YouTube

    But I think checking how well the faces of the wheels have been machined...
  23. Hello First off, one presumes this machine has...

    Hello
    First off, one presumes this machine has cast iron wheels, is somewhat modern, and that you expect perfection, since you're wanting to cough up for it.
    BTW, IMHO, you want something done...
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    Not sure if this helps, but an interesting tip...

    Not sure if this helps, but an interesting tip from Matt Cremona what I thought ingenious.
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  25. Managed to figure out I can upload to...

    Managed to figure out I can upload to Dailymotion, as youtube has stopped working.
    Not able to edit videos or anything due to my "unsupported browser"
    so not much point in sticking the wheel bore...
  26. Just to add I measured that spare Centauro tire...

    Just to add I measured that spare Centauro tire yesterday, it's 37mm wide, so there's 1mm in the difference from apex to centreline.
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  27. Howdy folks Dressing this profile certainly...

    Howdy folks

    Dressing this profile certainly wasn't as easy as I'd expected...
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    Seems I kept wiping out the apex no matter what I did...
    I increased the camber, and even still was...
  28. Hello again Took some more time to properly...

    Hello again
    Took some more time to properly inspect this spare Centauro tire
    as I was still a bit doubtful of the profile I was seeing, so jerry rigged up something to account for the tongue...
  29. Hi again, brought ye up to speed now, if you've...

    Hi again, brought ye up to speed now, if you've seen the video, evident lack of beam tension, yet the saw blade is running about as good as can be.
    Seems I've been chasing a big red herring all this...
  30. Hello again Guess most of ye folks had enough of...

    Hello again
    Guess most of ye folks had enough of the misery, at least I can report things seemingly went well regarding the sleeve
    in the front journal this time round, infact I reckon I done a...
  31. Around here I decided to make sure everything was...

    Around here I decided to make sure everything was setup getting ready for test running.
    With my new belt it was more notable it was needing more accuracy regarding co-planar, or perhaps a more...
  32. Eager to test this and was very pleased, though...

    Eager to test this and was very pleased, though there was still slight discrepancies, I didn't find those straight away
    It was apparent things were getting very close, so I decided to take a final...
  33. Here's the last of the testing regarding the back...

    Here's the last of the testing regarding the back of the upper wheel, there seemed less discrepancy of that face than the lower wheel.

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    Flipped the wheel around again, and got thinking how...
  34. Two old bearings were utilized for their outer...

    Two old bearings were utilized for their outer and inner races for spacers,
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    And my newish bearings installed again
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    Lots of anticipation to see if my bodge worked, quiet as a mouse,...
  35. That middle isle special done the trick, turns...

    That middle isle special done the trick, turns out to be very nice to work with once formed by the bearing and wheel bore.
    It seems to be somewhere abouts 0.4mm
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    Notable to see how it...
  36. With a bit more pondering, after forgetting the...

    With a bit more pondering, after forgetting the wheel retaining screw was present underneath and pulling up the bearing through the bore...
    I thought it might be likely more helpful for others who...
  37. Getting past the original spec bore, to get into...

    Getting past the original spec bore, to get into the wallowed area, means I may need to make another bore insert
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    Cleaned up and full depth, taking nothing off anymore
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    Taking another...
  38. Hello again folks, only getting back at this now...

    Hello again folks, only getting back at this now as the weathers been good.
    After some pondering and procrastination, seems with this contraption like I might, just about... be in with a a shot of...
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    Have a look at this bench, taken from that epic...

    Have a look at this bench, taken from that epic Lumberjocks workbench smackdown thread...
    Not mine, but took a screenshot as it looked like it could be made work. (mods please remove if necessary)...
  40. Back again for another update, I didn't cop it...

    Back again for another update,
    I didn't cop it that I wouldn't be able to draw a line from the centre of the wheel, as the wheel was concealed by the chassis with a tensioned blade,
    and I don't...
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    Have you checked the switch(es), capacitor and...

    Have you checked the switch(es), capacitor and centrifugal switch if existent?
  42. Hello again folks Been doing some more...

    Hello again folks
    Been doing some more experimentation, and found some head scratching stuff goin on.
    Changed to the use of a slim papermate biro, much improved,
    The pencil, it turned out... was...
  43. Worth consideration regardless whether you choose...

    Worth consideration regardless whether you choose to go VFD route with your existing 13a single phase regular household plug, with the caveat
    not to use extraction, nor anything else consumptive...
  44. Just came across this machine, and noted it's...

    Just came across this machine, and noted it's recently listed, complete, and reasonably priced,
    Located in Gippsland, and has the 400mm resaw depth.
    Might possibly be worth some consideration
    ...
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    Some heavy gauge 80x20 aluminium extrusion might...

    Some heavy gauge 80x20 aluminium extrusion might be worth seeking out. if you can find it for a reasonable cost,
    what will still probably be half the cost of the cheapest fence I guess.

    Combined...
  46. Last few days efforts I eventually achieved a...

    Last few days efforts I eventually achieved a trustable line, as I was getting some small variables which had me worried for a while.
    I ended up trying the wide short plank on the wheels, and not...
  47. I made some from old jackets and boots. Some...

    I made some from old jackets and boots.
    Some worked/does work well-ish, some didn't, even though the same material was in the lining real suede I believe,
    You could pour a bottle of oil into them,...
  48. Took some trial and error today getting the fit...

    Took some trial and error today getting the fit right, and another chance to use the alignment checking method for the motor.
    Well easier said than done I was to find out!...

    Thinking a short...
  49. Spent more time than I needed filing that ovalish...

    Spent more time than I needed filing that ovalish hole to look a bit tidier looking...
    and the difference isn't atall noticeable with the motor installed, cursaid OCD, :roll:
    Pleased to say the...
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    Hello, Few things I'll quote you which may...

    Hello,
    Few things I'll quote you which may help.

    "Hi everyone, I have what I think is a 17" bandsaw"

    Well it either has 17" wheels, or it doesn't.
    It may be measured in mm, and could be...
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