Craig Stueve
02-25-2006, 2:43 PM
I would like to thank everyone who gave me advice on my earlier post about this saw. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=31906
The plan was to wait until tomorrow and see if I could get the saw for $150. However with the responses I received and what info I was able to find on the WWW I decided to go ahead and get the saw today. I still think I got really good deal at $180.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0896.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0905.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0909.jpg
Now that the saw is in the garage I was able to dig into it a little deeper and all seems solid. There are no apparent cracks or damage to the frame, base, or table. No undue wobble in the wheels. The tires seem to be easy enough to clean up and in good shape. All of the wheels, knobs, and guides move freely. The blade is about as dull as I think it could be and still make an attempt to cut wood, but that is easily fixed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0903.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0901.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0920.jpg
Now it's time to get to doing some homework reading and start the heavy duty cleaning. I plan on removing the "custom" dust collection from the base and the cover over the motor. The power cord was routed up to the top of the saw and that will be moved back down. Once I've got the cleaning and minor repair work done I'll put it to use and see how I like it. I have to admit that I really like the idea of using a saw that has been around longer than I have. If all goes well I will look into doing a proper refurb.
Thanks,
Craig
The plan was to wait until tomorrow and see if I could get the saw for $150. However with the responses I received and what info I was able to find on the WWW I decided to go ahead and get the saw today. I still think I got really good deal at $180.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0896.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0905.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0909.jpg
Now that the saw is in the garage I was able to dig into it a little deeper and all seems solid. There are no apparent cracks or damage to the frame, base, or table. No undue wobble in the wheels. The tires seem to be easy enough to clean up and in good shape. All of the wheels, knobs, and guides move freely. The blade is about as dull as I think it could be and still make an attempt to cut wood, but that is easily fixed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0903.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0901.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/HawkeyeStoob/band%20saw/IMG_0920.jpg
Now it's time to get to doing some homework reading and start the heavy duty cleaning. I plan on removing the "custom" dust collection from the base and the cover over the motor. The power cord was routed up to the top of the saw and that will be moved back down. Once I've got the cleaning and minor repair work done I'll put it to use and see how I like it. I have to admit that I really like the idea of using a saw that has been around longer than I have. If all goes well I will look into doing a proper refurb.
Thanks,
Craig