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I replaced my belts with notched v belts with no problem. I actually only use a single belt now because it seems to reduce the vibration down to almost nothing and haven't had any slipping issues....

I've got the g0634xp. The quality of the machine in general seems pretty high. That said, the two weaknesses are the porkchop guard which seems like it was just put there without consideration...

Glenn has made a very good point and I've experienced this as well which is why I tend to work on the ends of the boards a little bit before doing the full length for boards that are really bowed or...

Actually, I just checked mine and I actually shimmed the outfeed table (the exact same way as stated in the manual for the infeed table). There are essentially two contact points for the table pivot...

Not sure how the roller at the end will work as presumably it'll cause a bit if a bump but couldn't you adjust the infeed table to make it parallel with the outfeed? Manual indicates where to shim to...

Are you sure about this? Seven years ago when I bought the G0490x it was already made in China.

Thanks for the warning. I have no inclination to visit a slaughterhouse and I know if I had to kill an animal to eat, it would likely push me over the edge of becoming a vegetarian. This is the one...

Barf.... I'm not a vegetarian but watching that video is almost enough to make me want to be.

Hi John,

I didn't mean the main guide post is round but, rather, the mounting post that the guide assembly attaches to is round.

Cheers,
Charlton

Whoa! Thanks for the dissertation, Van. Very informative. I'm pretty sure that G0636x does have vulcanized tires, though. Looking at the parts list PDF [1] there are no separate tires. Also, in this...

Goodness. I've never seen that video [1] until now. Brilliant! Thanks for informing me about it.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQvnGgZUKxE

Thanks John. I actually perused all the photos that you have on your website. Your photos actually provide glimpses of the saw that you can't really find anywhere else (because you took the wheels...

For me, the *smallest* blade would ever envision using would be 3/16" but the smallest I've ever used is actually 1/4". Not too interested in the 14" to be honest.

Sorry...I just figured pasting a bunch of links inline would be detracting but I also didn't want to give the impression that I was blowing unsubstantiated smoke.... because, you know, every citation...

I'm happy to oblige as that someone. ;)

I know in the past you've mentioned that you felt the bottom guides of the G0636x were too far away to give adequate support.

A few other things that...

Hi Erik,

Looking that manual for the MM/Sx00p bandsaws (https://www.partspronto.com/MachineDocs/S400P-S900P%20PARTS%20AND%20OPERATIONS.pdf), on page 23, it seems to suggest both based on the...

Van, can you give tangible reasons? Ergonomics? Actual tension strength? Resawing ability? Curve-cutting ability? Resale value? Just soliciting your opinion to help make a decision.

I have...

Shiraz,

Is this really true? Looking at the parts list for the G0636x, it looks like Erik is right in asserting that the guide post is a bar with the rack bolted on, no? These seem to be parts 182...

I think the deal is long gone. It was more than 6 years ago.

Good points, Van. Not sure how I missed this post.

Cheers,
Charlton

Hi Erik,

I basically cranked to the max and it seems like the cut is good now. The blade is a 3/4" blade which Laguna was selling on deal here at SMC (two for $150). I've never cranked my bandsaw...

Everything you've said here is basically true about me. :)

I'm embarrassed to report back here but...

I cranked the tension to basically as high as it would go and the bandsaw didn't buckle. This seems to have improved things rather dramatically though I...

Hey Aj,

They are Stellite for sure. I remember that when I got them, there was a lot of "debate" because it seemed as though Laguna was implying that they were carbide-tipped but people were...

If your bandsaw can take a 132" blade and if I visit the Bay Area sometime, I'll bring it to you.

Charlton