Interesting old video of General International servicing a bandsaw

[Tom Trees]

Howdy fellow bandsaw folk.:)
Here's cheesy short how it's made video about servicing the bandsaw, mostly regarding the tires
and setup with an interesting jig also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hInEWktY-s&list=WL&index=5

VERY interesting watch for someone who want's to replace "rubber" tires using contact adhesive.
Having had dipped the toe into using some of this stuff only recently, my ponderings were answered before I had even re-considered the question :rolleyes:
Talking about the fact that this stuff is applied to both surfaces, and for rubber at least the done thing is to let go off until it's touch dry.
For the application on boots, many are using heat lamps for the water based contact adhesive, like Renia
Not saying that might be a good idea whatsoever for other flammable types, just sayin

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This is normally followed by another application of the same water based Renia.
(not seen anyone use the Renia stuff for bonding to metals, so unsure if suitable, just interesting to know)

Now some of you folks...(VAN HUSKEY:)) on the Creek reckon this particular 3M 1300 stuff is the bees knees...
I have not looked up anything about it regarding application nor, make up.
Its very expensive so it must be good!
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I'd take a mad guess, (as a Joe soap) this glue may have the same or similar properties to
regular contact adhesive, and as said not looked up the make up to note any differences,
Perhaps someone with the know how could chime in here?

Here's some screenshots of the method General use,
Looks like a bandwheel, possible rough casting, and it's being used a tool for the old flipsey doosie.
Something to make note of whilst watching the clip, is that the contact adhesive was applied to the cast iron beforehand, and topped up again afterwards.


Unfortunately there's no information about whether the wheel was warmed beforehand,
not looked up where this plant is in Canada, but at least looks to be summer from the short sleeve.

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Here's a lovely jig for the job
Disappointing we don't really get to see it being used, and whether this procedure is done with a blade installed and tensioned ala Centauro, what I've gleaned from here before,
but it does have stops to keep the upper wheel from tipping about giving false readings.
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I for one am glad I clicked onto the cheesy video ;)

Tom

[Rod Sheridan]

Hi, the factory was in Drummondville Quebec, as you’re aware the company closed years ago.

I had a shop full of General machines, they were popular here.

I use solvent based high strength contact cement for replacing glued on tires that are rubber strip cut to length.

Regards, Rod

[John Kananis]

Interesting video...I thought the guy resawing the 2x4 in half (freehand) was kind of funny. You're making a video about the expertise of your staff, you'd figure a little more care would go into the details.

[Tom Trees]

Thanks Rod, interesting to note for geographical reasons, seems Quebec has rather clammy summers compared to Ireland.

I've hopefully no need to replace my tires, but will be considering this if so.
Do you apply two coats to the cast iron also?

Good point John, likely all this was for the camera, which if anything like anything else of that era, was likely a one take deal.

Cheers
Tom

[Rod Sheridan]

Hi Tom, I only apply two coats to the wheel if the wheel surface is really poor……Regards, Rod

[Doug Garson]

The video won't play for me, it says the uploader has not made it available in your country (in this case Canada) it then goes to an unrelated Stumpy Nubs video.

[Tom Trees]

I went looking for the exact wording of the video on youtube.
Here you go Doug.

How It's Made: Band Saws

That one was hosted on the Science channel,
Funnily enough whilst searching I also found the same thing, but with a female overdub instead.

How It's Made, S17E11 - Bandsaws

Might be worth investigating further to see if another version might pop up, maybe with a few more hints of the jig or other stuff.

Cheers
Tom

[Doug Garson]

Thanks Tom, I cut and pasted "How It's Made: Band Saws" into Youtube and the second one with the female overdub was first on the list. I see what John meant about the sloppy resaw, if that was the best the saw could do they wouldn't have sold many, obviously it wasn't.