Bandsaw Blues - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T17:41:59Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/bandsaw-blues?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi fins, no one in the UK wil…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-19:2900167:Comment:5228992013-02-19T14:32:01.364Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Hi fins, no one in the UK will let you try a powered saw before you buy[health and safety]so you pays your money and takes your chance.</p>
<p>Hi fins, no one in the UK will let you try a powered saw before you buy[health and safety]so you pays your money and takes your chance.</p> Fins,
I'd hope the birds feel…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-17:2900167:Comment:5223642013-02-17T22:15:19.612ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Fins,</p>
<p>I'd hope the birds feel special, that their feeders are held together with Kreg Joinery.</p>
<p>Fins,</p>
<p>I'd hope the birds feel special, that their feeders are held together with Kreg Joinery.</p> Ken commented on his British…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-17:2900167:Comment:5221042013-02-17T15:14:57.982ZFins59https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Fins59
<p>Ken commented on his British Sports car. A few years ago at the (world famous) Iola, Wisconsin car show, I was parked next to a little MG. My 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury looked like a monster next to that little car. Always had an eye for the '50's MG's.</p>
<p>A comment on cutting plexi-glass/acrylic glass on band saw. Works perfectly. I always used the scoring and snap method. Decided to try the band saw. You can trim an 1/8th of an inch off if necessary. </p>
<p>I recently made 13…</p>
<p>Ken commented on his British Sports car. A few years ago at the (world famous) Iola, Wisconsin car show, I was parked next to a little MG. My 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury looked like a monster next to that little car. Always had an eye for the '50's MG's.</p>
<p>A comment on cutting plexi-glass/acrylic glass on band saw. Works perfectly. I always used the scoring and snap method. Decided to try the band saw. You can trim an 1/8th of an inch off if necessary. </p>
<p>I recently made 13 bird feeders and cutting the glass for those was a joy, on the band saw.</p>
<p> BTW I use my Kreg Jig for joinery in my bird feeders, not little brad nails like others. </p> Thanks everybody on badsaw br…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-17:2900167:Comment:5221962013-02-17T14:59:12.857ZFins59https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Fins59
<p>Thanks everybody on badsaw breakage comments. Puts my mind to ease a little bit.</p>
<p>Ken - Thanks for advice on band saws. It would be nice to try a saw out at the store before purchasing it. But I guess you can always return it if not satisfied.</p>
<p>In defense of my Ryobi, it is Model BS902. I notice the new ones are BS903. Again, it would be nice to try a new model out before buying.</p>
<p>My older Ryobi has 2.5 amp motor (same power as new ones) and has never bogged down. I…</p>
<p>Thanks everybody on badsaw breakage comments. Puts my mind to ease a little bit.</p>
<p>Ken - Thanks for advice on band saws. It would be nice to try a saw out at the store before purchasing it. But I guess you can always return it if not satisfied.</p>
<p>In defense of my Ryobi, it is Model BS902. I notice the new ones are BS903. Again, it would be nice to try a new model out before buying.</p>
<p>My older Ryobi has 2.5 amp motor (same power as new ones) and has never bogged down. I resawed a 2x4 with it the other day. </p>
<p>Funny thing is that when I first got it 10-15 years ago, I used it a few times and it sucked. Just would not cut good. Dug it out of garage about 2 years ago. Tried it again, and terrible. Finally, thought to try new blade, and, a world of difference. Cuts anything like a hot knife thru butter.</p>
<p>You're right, Home Depot does not have a good selection of blades. I buy mine at Menards, good selection. My Roybi takes a 59 1/4" blade, 1/8" to 3/8". Common size blade, I think. </p>
<p>My Grizzly is out of commison right now. Screw broke in shaft holding bearing for lower wheel. I used it a few times, and now bearing is coming out Got new parts from Grizzly.. It's -10 below zero today, good day to fix it. $600 band saw broke within 1st year and $87 Ryobi still operating perfectly after ??? years. </p> Let me know how it goestag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-17:2900167:Comment:5220982013-02-17T13:42:21.207Zjustin waldronhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/justinwaldron
<p>Let me know how it goes</p>
<p>Let me know how it goes</p> Thanks justin i will give it…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-16:2900167:Comment:5219122013-02-16T09:33:25.112Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Thanks justin i will give it a go have a great weekend.</p>
<p>Thanks justin i will give it a go have a great weekend.</p> Michael,
When you install you…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-16:2900167:Comment:5217502013-02-16T01:56:30.286Zjustin waldronhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/justinwaldron
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>When you install your new blade and have it tracking true and there's tension on it. Turn your saw on and slowly let off of the tension until you start to see the blade flutter, after the flutter tighten the tension until the flutter stops plus 1/4 turn and your blade is tensioned perfectly. Always remember to knock the tension off when you're done using your saw to save blade life etc. </p>
<p>For cool blocks or bearings for clearance, use a dollar bill to get your gap…</p>
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>When you install your new blade and have it tracking true and there's tension on it. Turn your saw on and slowly let off of the tension until you start to see the blade flutter, after the flutter tighten the tension until the flutter stops plus 1/4 turn and your blade is tensioned perfectly. Always remember to knock the tension off when you're done using your saw to save blade life etc. </p>
<p>For cool blocks or bearings for clearance, use a dollar bill to get your gap between your bearings or blocks. </p>
<p>Check your table for square to the blade.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p> PS---
A fish tank aireator---…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-15:2900167:Comment:5217412013-02-15T20:05:09.407ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>PS---</p>
<p><span>A fish tank aireator---can be rigged up.</span></p>
<p><span>A suitable length section of metal tubing, fitted to the flex tubing, of the aireator. </span></p>
<p><span>Secure the fitting to a suitable object on the band saw---ex a spring clamp to the vertical adjusting mechanism, with the blower output close to the cutting line, so as to blow away the chips.</span></p>
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<p><cite>Ken Darga said:…</cite></p>
<p>PS---</p>
<p><span>A fish tank aireator---can be rigged up.</span></p>
<p><span>A suitable length section of metal tubing, fitted to the flex tubing, of the aireator. </span></p>
<p><span>Secure the fitting to a suitable object on the band saw---ex a spring clamp to the vertical adjusting mechanism, with the blower output close to the cutting line, so as to blow away the chips.</span></p>
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<p><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/bandsaw-blues?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A521323&page=2#2900167Comment521631"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>Hi Mike,</span></p>
<p><span>>>>... </span>(Use a small blower to blow away the particles. A compressor with a small nozzle and low psi output works nicely; akin to a 12V ball or tire inflator. ...<<<</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Hugh it looks like we do n…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-15:2900167:Comment:5218842013-02-15T16:16:07.737Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Hi Hugh it looks like we do not have rikon bandsaws here .However there is a very similiar looking bandsaw here made in the UK called Record Power.<br/> <br/> <cite>michael evans said:</cite></p>
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<p>Hi Hugh it looks like we do not have rikon bandsaws here .However there is a very similiar looking bandsaw here made in the UK called Record Power.<br/> <br/> <cite>michael evans said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/bandsaw-blues?page=2&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A521730&x=1#2900167Comment521827"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks HUGH will do some research into rikon let you know.</p>
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</blockquote> Sorry Ken i think i gave you…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-02-15:2900167:Comment:5217302013-02-15T15:49:08.427Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Sorry Ken i think i gave you the wrong end of the stick.The router cabinet i made is purely for storage of my hand held routers on the wall.The only way to go with a english sportscar Ken [fast]my brother used to have a passion for MG/S .He completely rebuilt his own with wire wheels, overdrive box,and primrose yellow paintjob.It was beautiful and the number plate was SIN 23 he nearly wept when he had to sell it for a more practical but mundane family hatch.[ Poor boy]<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ken…</cite></p>
<p>Sorry Ken i think i gave you the wrong end of the stick.The router cabinet i made is purely for storage of my hand held routers on the wall.The only way to go with a english sportscar Ken [fast]my brother used to have a passion for MG/S .He completely rebuilt his own with wire wheels, overdrive box,and primrose yellow paintjob.It was beautiful and the number plate was SIN 23 he nearly wept when he had to sell it for a more practical but mundane family hatch.[ Poor boy]<br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/bandsaw-blues?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A521640&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment521640"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Mike,</p>
<p>What’s strange about cutting Plexiglas today?</p>
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<p>Re ‘’Enclosed’’ cupboard---</p>
<p>The router cupboard (cabinet) frontal area needs to have an ‘’open area’’, of adequate size, so as to allow for ‘’free flowing’’ air movement.</p>
<p>(I have a vac hook-up, on the lower back side of my unit--- while sucking up the sawdust from inside the cabinet, as well as pulling in outside air thru the open frontal area, so as to provide air circulation for the motor.</p>
<p>Motors generate heat---over-heating will result in premature motor failure.</p>
<p>(A viable reason why I’d drive my English made sports car fast. Some ‘’Peelers’’, on a bicycle, just didn’t have a sense of humor).</p>
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