I picked up a few bandsaws..

[Steven Wayne]

I relocated last year for a great new job. Part of the move included a much larger shop, with 3 phase power. I bought this guy right before I moved.
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I found this guy shortly after I got here and couldn't pass it up.
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Then last Sunday my buddy called and told me about this one. I've always wanted one. The thought is I can restore it and use it for whatever resawing I decide to do. It is all there. 220v 1.5 HP motor. Two of the covers are a little tweaked. I think they will straighten fine.
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The Delta got me looking a little further out on CL. That led to me driving 300 miles round trip to pick this guy up. It's a Lockformer Bett-Marr 14SM metal cutting bandsaw. It is extremely heavy. The main casting is incredible. In good working condition.
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While I was driving home I got a call about another bandsaw I had inquired on. We struck a deal and I left on another 300 mile round trip to pick up this guy. It is in excellent condition with very little use. I'm off to get it unloaded now.
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[Dick Mahany]

Steven, do you like bandsaws;)? I particularly like that big old Delta and that HD Powermatic. Great machines.

[Ryan Mooney]

I'm unsure if you have a problem or a solution. Either way you're getting a nice collection of saws there.

[Jamie Lynch]

The first step is admitting you have a problem. :p

[Russ Massery]

Nice score on the last Powermatic! The machine shop I served my apprenticeship in had the same model. The blade welder is nice, now you can buy blade stock by the roll. And save a lot on blades.

[Joe Angrisani]

Van? Is that you??

[Andrew Joiner]

Steve, Very cool saws. Are you collecting? Reselling? Do you plan on using them all?

[Jim Matthews]

It's like collecting anvils.

This makes the Beanie Baby and Precious Moments hoarders look reasonable.
300 miles for a fifth bandsaw? Wowsers.

[Matt Day]

Quite a first post!

[Bill Wyko]

Better than a crack addiction. LOL. It would be pretty cool to clean them all up & restore them to their original luster.

[Steven Wayne]

I am quite fond of bandsaws. Not really collecting. They will be put to use. I'd like to have a snowflake or two.. And and

[Rod Sheridan]

Van? Is that you??


LOL...................Very good Joe................Regards, Rod.

[Jim Barrett]

Believe I saw that big Powermatic on CL here on the West Side of the State....yeah you did have a long drive...how did you get it loaded?

Jim

[David Kumm]

If you like old saws go to www.hesswoodwork.com Dave

[Steven Wayne]

Jim,

I'm in Central Washington. I got the saw in tri-cities. Loaded and unloaded with forklift.

[Jim Barrett]

Jim,

I'm in Central Washington. I got the saw in tri-cities. Loaded and unloaded with forklift.

Know just where you are...we love going to Steamboat Rock SP with our motorhome....So Tri-Cities...thought I saw that PM saw over on this side of the state...maybe not...next time I am over in that part of the state would love to stop by and check out your stable of Bandsaws!
Have fun!

Jim

[Steven Wayne]

Steamboat Rock is just down the road a few miles :) Feel free to get ahold of me. I love visitors at the shop. They are few and far between in these parts!

[Bill White]

Yep! Sounds like a 12 step program in the near future.:D
Bill

[Pinwu Xu]

You sure have a big shop