Northfield 32 bandsaw...Anyone use one

[Dave Gallaher]

I'm picking up my new Northfield Bandsaw. Maybe should have asked this earlier but has anyone have experience with this unit? Or Northfield machines in general?

[James Tibbetts]

If it's built like their table saws it will be bomb proof. I have never heard anything but high praise for the quality and sturdiness of the equipment. My table saw is 40 years or so old and came from a commercial application. The blade tilt and height adjustments are still buttery smooth. I'm looking for a big Northfield band saw my self.

[Keith Hankins]

I've got one of their big planers from the 60's. Still being made today and is about the same. They are freak'n tanks built to run 24hrs a day. The bandsaw will be the same.

[jerry cousins]

i have a 12" northfield jointer - from the 60's - heavy duty - accurate - a joy to use. and they still make parts for it.
jerry

[David Kumm]

Northfield still makes great stuff. Their bandsaws may have been a tad lighter than the Tannewitz or Oliver, but still way heavier than most saws made today. Jeff is the guy to talk to at Northfield. The castings are still made in Eau Claire WI. Northfield will have a history on the saw and good info on its use. The older saws had a round top so they are distinctive from the newer ones ( last thirty years or so.) Look at owwm.com for pictures of various machines. Dave

[Joe Jensen]

Share pics :)

[Jesse Busenitz]

Is it still crated from the factory? ;)

[Tom M King]

I don't think you will hear complaints from anyone. I've never seen a new one, but I understand they still make a few a year.

[Jim German]

I've got a 19" Northfield from 1943, its a great saw! You'll love it!

[Dave Gallaher]

New still in the crate. I'll try to post pic's.

[Martin Wasner]

You're picking it up in Northfield? My shop is 15 minutes from the foundry

[Dave Gallaher]

Already picked up, waiting to get set in the shop.

[Martin Wasner]

Ah. I'd invite you for lunch, but you've came and went.

[mreza Salav]

That should be pretty exciting!

[David Kumm]

What rpm are you running? Direct drive or belt? Dave

[Jeff Bartley]

Congrats Dave!
I passed on an older 20"'Northfield last year and really regret it now. At least I didn't pass on the 16" HD jointer from the same sale!
Looking forward to hearing about this saw. Jeff

[Curt Harms]

I don't think you will hear complaints from anyone. I've never seen a new one, but I understand they still make a few a year.

I've wondered how they stay in business unless there's more demand for their machines than I think.

[Dan T Jones]

Dave,
Now I see why you sold your WT.
Dan

[Dave Gallaher]

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[Andrew Joiner]

Dave WOW!!

Are you a Pro or hobbiest? What do you make?

Very cool machine. Congratulations.

[Dave Gallaher]

I'm a weekend warrior. I make sawdust, mostly. I was in the right place at the right time and could not pass it up.

[Bruce Page]

WOW indeed! It looks cherry. I would love to see more pictures when you get it stood up.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congratulations!

[Chris Padilla]

Nice! A tank indeed. That sucker must weight at least a ton! Update the thread as you uncrate it and get it hooked up and running!

[Simon Dupay]

Is it NOS or brand new? either way congrats! I miss the 20" & 36" saws I used in school.

[Dave Gallaher]

Got it in and unloaded. It's got power but still needs to be leveled and dialed in.
I did not get a chance to clean up the re-saw attachments.
I put a coat of table conditioner on the table
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[Joe Jensen]

fantastic machine, congrats.

[Erik Loza]

Got it in and unloaded. It's got power but still needs to be leveled and dialed in.
I did not get a chance to clean up the re-saw attachments.
I put a coat of table conditioner on the table
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Wowwwwww......

Erik

[David T gray]

u should put a banana in your pictures for scale