You might want to look into getting Carter replacement guides. As part of your thinking about speed, factor in the blade you're using, as its the number of teeth per second that you're looking for. Too fast/too many teeth per second and you'll just burn the wood. If this saw hasn't been used in a while, replace the tires, then check the wheel balance. Heavy metal is the way to go, especially so with a band saw.
The magnets pull the blade towards the wear blocks. probably help prevent the blade wandering around a little. I don't know how close or far from the blade they are supposed to be set though.
Depends on the rpm of the motor/ coils quite a bit, but at 1800 rpm most 3 phase 3 hp motors are 80-90 lbs. 1200 rpm motors are even more, like 130 lbs. thats a lot of copper...
You might want to look into getting Carter replacement guides. As part of your thinking about speed, factor in the blade you're using, as its the number of teeth per second that you're looking for. Too fast/too many teeth per second and you'll just burn the wood. If this saw hasn't been used in a while, replace the tires, then check the wheel balance. Heavy metal is the way to go, especially so with a band saw.
Agreed. The guides are neat, but possibly untrustworthy. The tires are definitely in need of replacement and one wheel needs a new weight.
Guide blocks are sometimes Lignum Vitae.
Might be. the blocks are hard, not sure if its they are that hard, but colour is fairly close.
Nice work guys! did you ever find out what the magnets are for?
The magnets pull the blade towards the wear blocks. probably help prevent the blade wandering around a little. I don't know how close or far from the blade they are supposed to be set though.
could you have a variable frequency drive, to allow you to change the blade speed (and also cut metal with it)?
Could. Would need a few kinds of blades as well. I’m happy to just cut wood with it, but versatility is a nice thing.
Oh I'm pissed y'all ain't give us a practice cut 😤😮💨😜
Ha i guess you will just have to watch the next one then. ;)
Makita radial saw
1 Ton but 50 euros
Sold in 4H after published (in France).
I think the motor is close to 60 lbs.
more than that.
I feel like it’s a similar weight to a MKIII, just more awkward.
Depends on the rpm of the motor/ coils quite a bit, but at 1800 rpm most 3 phase 3 hp motors are 80-90 lbs. 1200 rpm motors are even more, like 130 lbs. thats a lot of copper...
I stopped watching when you said u don't have time to remove the motor fan cover to clear out the sawdust. Now that's just wrong!!!
Ha what! really? we were joking, there is no more sawdust in it.