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    fence compatibility

    Anyone know if powermatic fence rails are compatible with beismeyer? Are the rails the same dimensions?
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    The ones I have on the Wadkin C800are even...

    The ones I have on the Wadkin C800are even worse. I have a MM16 as well and those are in pretty good shape. I have always backed them off so they will just touch lightly under pressure while...
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    I do not seem to have the ability to send a PM. ...

    I do not seem to have the ability to send a PM. I am interested in some of the parts from your Felder
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    Hey Mike. Just looking to replace the rear...

    Hey Mike. Just looking to replace the rear thrust bearings on a used Wadkin C800 I just bought. I mostly resaw, so the euro guides are just fine.
    Not sure how to PM here, but I would be...
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    Euro Bandsaw guide parts

    Looking to find replacement back guides(thrust bearings) for my new old Wadkin C800 bandsaw. Diameter of the attachment rods
    is the same as my MMi6. having difficulty locating them. Anyone know...
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    I resaw rare woods, including ebony and rosewood,...

    I resaw rare woods, including ebony and rosewood, so power definitely helps. VFD is actually a 20HP, but with this setup it is "de-rated" and should pull about 55 amps of 1PH according to Wolf.
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    Thanks for the info Dave. I was going to order...

    Thanks for the info Dave. I was going to order the VFD on Mon. so i will ask Rob
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    Wadkin C800 Bandsaw used

    Just got my new/used Wadkin C800 Bandsaw in the shop. Big machine 8' tall/ 1400LBS/9HP w almost 19" of resaw height.
    Plan to power with a FUJI 20HP VFD which will also act as a 1PH to 3PH...
  9. Thread: Drum Sanders

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    I had a supermax open ended machine for years. ...

    I had a supermax open ended machine for years. It was adequate but needed to be finessed quite often and the feed belt tracking was a pain sometimes. When i needed to be really precise i used to...
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    Just a follow up. Found a simple solution. Smith...

    Just a follow up. Found a simple solution. Smith Electric autogen CD3 phase converters. These are static converters,
    but much better than most. Will produce 90% for first 15 min then 70 when the...
  11. Thread: Minimax MM16

    by Rob Cohen
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    Jack You are correct that the gauge is of...

    Jack
    You are correct that the gauge is of little use. Your saw is capable of putting way more tension a a 1/2" blade than you need do proceed carefully.
    I assume you are aware of how to...
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    power in the shop is limited

    power in the shop is limited
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    I have a 10HP converter and do not have the power...

    I have a 10HP converter and do not have the power available to up to a 20HP which is the suggested size for a 10HP resaw. Figure a 4 or 5kw(5.3 to 6.7HP)
    will do the job. Now running a MM16 with...
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    Meber 600 resaw motor replacement

    Hello all
    I have a chance to buy a Meber 600 resaw . but the motor is very large (10HP) and I would like to replace it with a smaller
    one(5 or perhaps 7.5HP 3PH) The smaller motor would be...
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    Finally got a chance to see this saw. It is a...

    Finally got a chance to see this saw. It is a very odd beast of a saw. Turns out to have 800MM wide solid wheels.
    So it is actually a 31.5 " saw. It spins very fast. Used a tach and it seems to...
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    I am going to look at it. If all looks ok will...

    I am going to look at it. If all looks ok will probably buy it. One extremely weird thing is that it has no dust ports...I guess you are supposed to make your own? Can't imagine how it was run...
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    It has new tires, so no worry about that. I have...

    It has new tires, so no worry about that. I have an MM16 that is a bit small for some of my resaw work/table is small for a feeder and the run speed is a bit slow. Resaw height is a little low on...
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    SIPA Top8 30" bandsaw

    Has anyone run into SIPA Top8 30" Italian bandsaw before? I can buy one in good condition for $1000
    7.5HP 3PH. Wondering if anyone knows who makes them. Solid wheels ~30"/probably 800MM
    about...
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    What counts here is CFM, particularly under load....

    What counts here is CFM, particularly under load. The system needs to move enough air at a given load(static pressure )to power your system. This is a question for the manufacturer when they see...
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    Morado is Bolivian Rosewood or Pau Ferro,...

    Morado is Bolivian Rosewood or Pau Ferro, Machaerium scleroxylon. Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril), is sometimes called Brazilian or South American Cherry, but is not in anyway related to cherry that We...
  21. Thanks for all your enthusiasm! It's wrapped and...

    Thanks for all your enthusiasm! It's wrapped and ready to travel to one of you "Creeker's"
    Rob C
    marksmanwood/com
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    Scott First off, regarding bending, kiln...

    Scott
    First off, regarding bending, kiln dried material is a poor choice as it tends to crack and split. Green material is best and air dried is second choice.
    As far a MC goes wood will...
  23. Thanks Mark. Good luck on the drawing and I hope...

    Thanks Mark. Good luck on the drawing and I hope you'll take the time to visit our site
    Regards
    Rob marksmanwood.com
  24. Thread: holey veneer

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    Timothy I think Tony and Jim pretty much...

    Timothy
    I think Tony and Jim pretty much covered this. The only other item that can be useful here is a veneer punch for larger holes. They are a little pricey and I believe veneer systems has...
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    Tim The holes in the Carpathian Elm burl...

    Tim
    The holes in the Carpathian Elm burl veneer are quite normal. You will need to fill them or patch them

    Rob
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