Howard Pollack
01-16-2017, 10:59 PM
Hi-
I have an old Delta 28-200 bandsaw with a riser block. I've changed the tires and set the wheels to be co-planar and this has helped it a lot in terms of reducing vibration and getting the blade to run with much less movement, both forward and back and side to side. But there still is some. I'd appreciate thoughts about this.
At this point I have some questions about details. They are:
1) It needs a lower thrust bearing, what sort do folks like (the upper one is ceramic). ?
2) What sort of blade guides are preferred on this saw (mostly used for ripping). The ones I now have on it are the bearing type.
3) What is the best type of blade (size and tooth configuration) for ripping 4/4 stock? for ripping 8/4 stock? I'd like to get a smooth cut.
4) Is there a low-vibration type of belt? I have a cheap link-belt on it now.
5) And finally, what is the optimum size motor for this saw?
Thanks, in advance, for your help and thoughts.
-Howard
I have an old Delta 28-200 bandsaw with a riser block. I've changed the tires and set the wheels to be co-planar and this has helped it a lot in terms of reducing vibration and getting the blade to run with much less movement, both forward and back and side to side. But there still is some. I'd appreciate thoughts about this.
At this point I have some questions about details. They are:
1) It needs a lower thrust bearing, what sort do folks like (the upper one is ceramic). ?
2) What sort of blade guides are preferred on this saw (mostly used for ripping). The ones I now have on it are the bearing type.
3) What is the best type of blade (size and tooth configuration) for ripping 4/4 stock? for ripping 8/4 stock? I'd like to get a smooth cut.
4) Is there a low-vibration type of belt? I have a cheap link-belt on it now.
5) And finally, what is the optimum size motor for this saw?
Thanks, in advance, for your help and thoughts.
-Howard