NICK BARBOZA
06-22-2009, 1:32 PM
I have been searching for a while for a bandsaw upgrade and it has finally come through! Things like this dont often show up in my area (Maine). So when i saw this pop up on the 'bay and only a couple hours south of me, I jumped on the opportunity. After the auction, we went down to pick it up on Saturday. I was able to test it out and boy, was it smooth! I was able to cut a slice of mohogany 1/64 thick.
Its a Laguna LT16, I think its 8 or so years old. 12" resaw 3hp motor and HEAVY!! We got it down in the basement last night, but couldnt power it up beacause it was wired incorrectly. I will fix that tonight and get her fired up and begin my tune up and then start making some sawdust!!
It currently has a 1" Starret blade on it and an identical extra one (unused). The finish left during my test cut was AMAZING compared to what I have previously experianced on my Rigid BS. Also since i have never used a carbide tipped blade, this is a HUGE step up for me!
If anyone can help me with info as far as exact vintage, it would be much appreciated as well.
Does anybody have experiance with this blade vs a Laguna or other?? what are you thoughts/recommendations about these Starret blades?
Thanks for looking gents!
Nick
Its a Laguna LT16, I think its 8 or so years old. 12" resaw 3hp motor and HEAVY!! We got it down in the basement last night, but couldnt power it up beacause it was wired incorrectly. I will fix that tonight and get her fired up and begin my tune up and then start making some sawdust!!
It currently has a 1" Starret blade on it and an identical extra one (unused). The finish left during my test cut was AMAZING compared to what I have previously experianced on my Rigid BS. Also since i have never used a carbide tipped blade, this is a HUGE step up for me!
If anyone can help me with info as far as exact vintage, it would be much appreciated as well.
Does anybody have experiance with this blade vs a Laguna or other?? what are you thoughts/recommendations about these Starret blades?
Thanks for looking gents!
Nick