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So i got my new to me Bridgewood PBS-540 wired up and i have to say i am really, really impressed with this saw. Im really floored at the difference in this machine, with the weight and 21" wheels...

Well, she is home. Just have to get her out of my truck now. Gonna strip her down and clean all the buildup inside and then figure out how to wire the switches and motor up and I'll be in business!

I ended up gettng the RT1000 out of Canada. Had it within a week and it is solidly built. I think its about 125-150 lbs assembled? Either way, very sturdy and has all the build in storage i needed....

Thanks Mike. Would i need to buy an enclosure for these? Ive never seen anything like these without an enclosure? Am i missing something? Thanks for the help!

Thats hurts :) I do miss the Hammer a little bit, BUt Ill get over it when I get this big green monster all cleaned and polished up?

ok thanks Rod. Let me see what I can find. Everything seems to stop at 12A for a 2 hp motor or start at 17A for a 3hp motor. This being in between the switches all seem to be on one side or the...

So something like this would work?

http://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-D4153-Phase-3-Horsepower-Switch/dp/B005W17G3Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

i always go amazon if i can. super easy returns if I order...

Thanks for all the info Rod. So I need a switch with thermal overload protection? I have tried to look around, but everything I see just doesnt seem like what Ive had on my past saws or other heavy...

Hey Erik,

It is off that Bridgewood saw, which I hope to have in my shop on Saturday! As the motor was rebuilt and not new, i was trying to get some info on the motor as I have to aquire a switch...

can someone help me read this italian motor plate? I get the basic hertz, amps, kilowatts, i assume GIRI/min is the rpm. But i am not sure of the rest ans cant seem to find anything online to break...

Well, this may be back on. He emailed me and offered it to me for 500 if i was still interested and can get it by thisnweekend. I told him i was still interested and our issues last weekend were the...

Unfortunately im not sure if this will happen or not. I was supposed to pick it up this afternoon, but my wife needed my truck to take the kids and girlfriends to an outing up in northern virginia. ...

Im going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon. The price is the only reason i am buying. I had decided i can get by with my Jet 14 which was why i sold the Hammer. With the discount i got on the Hammer...

Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure I'm going forward and will try and reach the guides, tires may e have the table machines flat if its drooling. Gonna have to find a switch but should be easy to...

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Here are some pics. Thoughts? Hes wont go below 600 and the motor was rebuilt, not a new one. Plus this looks to only be about a 2.5 hp motor and i thought these came wit 5 hp motors?

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So I am finding out now he is not replacing the power switch so I can't verify how much works and not. He is sending me some pics and everything looks ok. Little rust on the the table. Older style...

Thanks for the info. Ive never bought something like this used before so not sure what im looking for.He has told me this is single phase. Ive seen some rough pictures, but nothing detailed. What...

Trust me i share your guys opinions with moving fast. Hes a couple hours away so i asked for some pics as the pics he sent me were of the model tag, one wheel, and he back of the saw. All were...

I have recently gotten rid of a great Hammer Bandsaw as i wasnt using it much, but i recently found a guy closing down a shop offering me a Bridgewood PBS540 in decent shape, italian made from 96. I...

Count me in please!

thanks for the knd offer.

Thanks for asking Dave. I guess i hadnt thought about it. My current project im working on is a 6 foot tall mahogany humidor. When routing out then rabets by hand and a few other functions, i said...

I think I have ruled out the festool and I am actually leaning towards the RT1000XL. Seems to be similar to the New Yankee Router table and for the cost id rather pay for that and get a lift with a...

Hey all,
i am having trouble deciding on a router table. I must say i have gotten rid of almost all my stationary tools as i inherited almost every festool tool they make after my father in law...