Band saw suggestions

[Wallace]

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Metal-Cutting-Bandsaw-150mm-230V-with-Mitre-Quick-Lock-Vice-Sealey-SM65

That's a logical progression for the 6x4 saw, a much better and easier way of cutting angles.

 

[Paul G]

Interesting Paul, that first one is just like the one I bought off Gavin, I like the coolent tank idea.

I did sell it to somebody on here.
Can't remember his name but I keep thinking American cars for some reason. V8 Pontiac or summitorother.

The big one was a bargain. It had a rattle and the bloke only had it up for £250.
Turned out to be a key fell out of the gearbox pulley. Cost me 50p to fix.

As an aside, a cheap saw will cut well if it has a quality blade, M42 bi-metal for example.

Paul G

 

[MattF]

If you're considering horizontal bandsaws and unattended cuts, it would be quite remiss of one not to put the slightly alternative suggestion of an old Rapidor out there too.

 

[Paul G]

If you're considering horizontal bandsaws and unattended cuts, it would be quite remiss of one not to put the slightly alternative suggestion of an old Rapidor out there too.

The trouble is, you have to remember to switch it off last thing at night,
or the bang at 3 o'clock in the morning when the bit drops to the floor wakes the neighbours.




Paul G

 

[Wendelspanswick]

^^^Now that made be laugh!^^^

 

[zx9]

I did sell it to somebody on here.
Can't remember his name but I keep thinking American cars for some reason. V8 Pontiac or summitorother.

The big one was a bargain. It had a rattle and the bloke only had it up for £250.
Turned out to be a key fell out of the gearbox pulley. Cost me 50p to fix.

As an aside, a cheap saw will cut well if it has a quality blade, M42 bi-metal for example.

Paul G

I don't think it is the same one Paul, I think Gavin said it was owned by a double glazing firm hense the spare wood cutting blade, it is just the same model and a similar age / condition.
I will have a go at making a coolent tank for it, even tray to collect the steel sawdust would be a start.

 

[Paul G]

I don't think it is the same one Paul, I think Gavin said it was owned by a double glazing firm hense the spare wood cutting blade, it is just the same model and a similar age / condition.
I will have a go at making a coolent tank for it, even tray to collect the steel sawdust would be a start.

Just been though my U2U's
It was FranV8 back in Aug 2012.


Just goes to show, as a man gets older two things deteriorate. One is his memory………
Can't remember the other.
Paul G

 

[norlander]

Well I did not make it up to Leicester to visit Stakesys, pity because they are now doing a range of saws which look to be right for me.
I was looking at these two choices https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbs45md-41-2in-x-6in-metal-cutting-ban a bit large for my workshop space and not really portable

this https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2107fk-120mm-portable-bandsaw-230v is of course portable but as I understand it its hand held, not really what I want,

Stakesys now do this range http://www.stakesys.co.uk/department/metal_cutting_band_saw/page/1/ to get a set it and leave it cutting model is pricey, the advantage of these saws is that they can be stowed out of the way for the small workshop, or of course be taken to a job if needed.

 

[ms08]

Norlander
I ended up buying you first option as I had a VAT free certificate from MM and so save around £50. I have not taken it out of the box yet but it is heavy - 62kg to lift into the back of the car - getting old . I guess apart from careful setting up it would benefit from a bi-metal blade and I need to find a space for it?

 

[norlander]

I think thats a good move, there is a similar if not the same model in the big brico shed here, but I am going to look into the italian job as its a bit cheaper over here (falls off chair in shock).
Assume the bi metal blade does ferrous/non ferrous??.
Enjoy the new addition to the blokes bunker, let us know how you get on.

 

[Wallace]

I guess apart from careful setting up it would benefit from a bi-metal blade and I need to find a space for it?

A couple of tips from experience, the standard blade in mine lasted a long time so don't throw it out immediately! Check the tension on all the blade rollers before running the saw as mine were massively overtightened out of the box and one bearing split under the load. When not using the saw, try to keep the bow in the upright position if possible as it will help keep the spring from losing it's tension. If you use the standard wheels and handle on the stand supplied make sure the bow is in the down position when you move it as it wants to tip over as you lift it.

 

[migman123]

Norlander
I ended up buying you first option as I had a VAT free certificate from MM and so save around £50. I have not taken it out of the box yet but it is heavy - 62kg to lift into the back of the car - getting old . I guess apart from careful setting up it would benefit from a bi-metal blade and I need to find a space for it?

Good choice I've put a bi metal blade on mine and I plan to make a few more modifications but it only took a few minutes of tweaking to get it cutting straight. I noticed in your OP that you mentioned cutting sheet too so just a suggestion I found I had to put a 24 tpi blade on for sheet as the standard 14tpi blade tended to snatch and ended up loosing some teeth

 

[Wallace]

A good guide is 3 teeth minimum in the work thickness, sometimes difficult with sheet metal.

 

[ms08]

Thanks for all the tips and will apply.
1mm sheet I seem to be ok cutting with grinder.
I really want this to cut mites on square extrusion about 1" or round bar for railings.

 

[zx9]

.............. If you use the standard wheels and handle on the stand supplied make sure the bow is in the down position when you move it as it wants to tip over as you lift it.

I found that out very quickley, won't do it again.............. until the next time that is.

 

[Kent]

if you need to cut sheet and cant get enough teeth in contact, make it thicker by stacking multiples together each cut 4x2mm is obviously 8mm etc. ( I know its not always possible but when it is)

 

[ms08]

Just as an aside if I use the correct blade can I cut wood with a metal cutting saw (blade speed?) I do quite a bit of hobby work with r/c aircraft.

 

[zx9]

Just as an aside if I use the correct blade can I cut wood with a metal cutting saw (blade speed?) I do quite a bit of hobby work with r/c aircraft.

You can but the wood fibres mixed with coolent and or cutting fluid used when cutting metal don't half make a mess in all the guide rollers. I spent quite a while cleaning up mine, it came with a spare wood cutting blade but I do not think it will be used for wood whilst I own it.

 

[Paul G]

Just as an aside if I use the correct blade can I cut wood with a metal cutting saw (blade speed?) I do quite a bit of hobby work with r/c aircraft.

I take it they are large models. I love the ones that use a strimmer or lawn mower engine. So realistic in the air.
Biggest I've ever made is a 2.4m camera plane.

The problem with cutting wood on a metal bandsaw is that you do get oil from the blade, assuming coolant is turned off,
on the wood, although after several cuts the blade does clean up. This will mess with following glueing operations.
Then there's the sawdust, cogging up bearings, oil ways & coolant pump. Sawdust swells when it adsorbs liquid and clogs everything,
hence the old pint and a half of water in a pint beer mug trick. That ones made me a few quid.


Best kept separate IMHO.

Paul G

Note to self. Must type quicker

 

[norlander]

Metal or woodcutting bandsaw, if you swap materials, you need to do a good clean up first, metal cut saw to wood as explained, wood to metal, its possible they can catch fire, so clean n prep before swapping materials.
Best use machine designed for t'job if poss, woodcuttin bandsaws can be a reet PITA to set up and get cutting properley, some blokes are dead good with em, mine drove me nuts, and it was a decent one.