I'm picking up my new Northfield Bandsaw. Maybe should have asked this earlier but has anyone have experience with this unit? Or Northfield machines in general?
I'm picking up my new Northfield Bandsaw. Maybe should have asked this earlier but has anyone have experience with this unit? Or Northfield machines in general?
If it's built like their table saws it will be bomb proof. I have never heard anything but high praise for the quality and sturdiness of the equipment. My table saw is 40 years or so old and came from a commercial application. The blade tilt and height adjustments are still buttery smooth. I'm looking for a big Northfield band saw my self.
I've got one of their big planers from the 60's. Still being made today and is about the same. They are freak'n tanks built to run 24hrs a day. The bandsaw will be the same.
i have a 12" northfield jointer - from the 60's - heavy duty - accurate - a joy to use. and they still make parts for it.
jerry
jerry
Northfield still makes great stuff. Their bandsaws may have been a tad lighter than the Tannewitz or Oliver, but still way heavier than most saws made today. Jeff is the guy to talk to at Northfield. The castings are still made in Eau Claire WI. Northfield will have a history on the saw and good info on its use. The older saws had a round top so they are distinctive from the newer ones ( last thirty years or so.) Look at owwm.com for pictures of various machines. Dave
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Is it still crated from the factory?
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I don't think you will hear complaints from anyone. I've never seen a new one, but I understand they still make a few a year.
I've got a 19" Northfield from 1943, its a great saw! You'll love it!
New still in the crate. I'll try to post pic's.
You're picking it up in Northfield? My shop is 15 minutes from the foundry
Already picked up, waiting to get set in the shop.
Ah. I'd invite you for lunch, but you've came and went.
That should be pretty exciting!
What rpm are you running? Direct drive or belt? Dave