View Full Version : Bandsaw upgrade gloat
Matt Ocel
09-13-2008, 3:39 PM
Pick this up at Rockler today for my Delta 14"BS.
HUGE difference!
Andy Casiello
09-13-2008, 3:54 PM
Sweet! I'd like to get that setup on my Delta 14" (28-203) as well! Looks like a great setup. Does that kit ever go on sale (Amazon, Rockler, Woodcraft, etc.)?
Matt Ocel
09-13-2008, 3:59 PM
It was $10 off $149 at Rockler today.
Took about 15 minnutes to install.
glenn bradley
09-13-2008, 4:26 PM
My dad put the kit on his 50-odd year old Delta 14". Truly startling improvement.
Larry Fox
09-13-2008, 5:01 PM
I have them on my MM and they make a world of difference. Take care of those bearings though as they are mucho expensive to replace.
Matt Ocel
09-13-2008, 5:26 PM
Larry -
On the package it says "sealed bearings". What kind of maintenence is there?
Ken Fitzgerald
09-13-2008, 5:31 PM
Sealed bearing are not supposed ot require any maintenance. That's one of the reasons they seal them.
Don Abele
09-13-2008, 11:21 PM
Matt, I did a major Carter upgrade to my Jet 14" about a year ago. I installed the guides, new tension spring, quick release lever, and new tires. The saw performs 100% better now.
I don't think I really needed the spring or tires, but figured I'd replace everything at once. Now the guides and lever...I wish I had installed them a long time ago. What a difference!!!
Congrats on the upgrade.
Be well,
Doc
Greg Cole
09-14-2008, 10:49 AM
Nice little upgrade to the saw Matt.
There is not really anything needed for maintaining a sealed bearing. I think Larry was just reminding ya to not lean on them too hard as the thrust bearings can be abused a wee bit if you get real pushy per say..... I killed a set on my old BS learning the ins and outs of feed rates and force needed.:rolleyes:
Greg
Matt Ocel
09-14-2008, 11:09 AM
Its a little chilly this morning, so I went out into the shop and ban sawed up some kindling, just to hear the difference between the before and after sound.
Oh - and to get some wood to start a fire.:D
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