Dominic Tirl
04-13-2016, 9:52 AM
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Last month purchased an scmi 24" bandsaw that was not well advertised in Craigslist Dallas. There was a man selling a lot of shop equipment from a shop that he closed presumably from being hurt by that very bandsaw. I felt really badly for the guy but it was clear to see that he did take good care of his machines.
There was a small amount of surface rust on almost everything around the guides area, tires were badly worn and the faceplates on the guides were also in need of replacement.
I paid $550 for the saw and didnt think it right to negotiate further on a decent price being offered.
Replaced everything from the receptacle to the motor with a %HP Baldor, single phase compressor motor purchased on ebay shipped for $330, new pulley same size as orginal
New tires, new 5hp starter, 10G wire, 3 new carbide tipped blades and alot of little things that cost almost 70 at my local electrical supply house.
About $10 in various bolts and screws at Lowes, I think three trips in total
I kept the original motor,switch and reassembled so that it could easily be repurposed since I dont have 3ph power at home
I was really scared of that saw but started small and working myself up to bigger cuts. That 5hp motor is really strong and yet to put it through it's paces.
I would appreciate any feedback or comments about this saw. Previous saw was a 14" Jet with riser and 1hp motor, really a great saw and I was able to cut 6" snakewood logs but slower than I need.
The guides and blocks are made by Carter, When I first started the saw there were sparks from one of the guide. I made G10 or phenolic blocks for the guides and they run super cool.
The thrust bearing is steel and can get warm but not enough to heat the blade.
What is this new thing about ceramic guides?
Last month purchased an scmi 24" bandsaw that was not well advertised in Craigslist Dallas. There was a man selling a lot of shop equipment from a shop that he closed presumably from being hurt by that very bandsaw. I felt really badly for the guy but it was clear to see that he did take good care of his machines.
There was a small amount of surface rust on almost everything around the guides area, tires were badly worn and the faceplates on the guides were also in need of replacement.
I paid $550 for the saw and didnt think it right to negotiate further on a decent price being offered.
Replaced everything from the receptacle to the motor with a %HP Baldor, single phase compressor motor purchased on ebay shipped for $330, new pulley same size as orginal
New tires, new 5hp starter, 10G wire, 3 new carbide tipped blades and alot of little things that cost almost 70 at my local electrical supply house.
About $10 in various bolts and screws at Lowes, I think three trips in total
I kept the original motor,switch and reassembled so that it could easily be repurposed since I dont have 3ph power at home
I was really scared of that saw but started small and working myself up to bigger cuts. That 5hp motor is really strong and yet to put it through it's paces.
I would appreciate any feedback or comments about this saw. Previous saw was a 14" Jet with riser and 1hp motor, really a great saw and I was able to cut 6" snakewood logs but slower than I need.
The guides and blocks are made by Carter, When I first started the saw there were sparks from one of the guide. I made G10 or phenolic blocks for the guides and they run super cool.
The thrust bearing is steel and can get warm but not enough to heat the blade.
What is this new thing about ceramic guides?