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Bill Gruby

Has a HF 14 inch wood cutting bandsaw laid in my lap. I wanted to convert it to a metal cutter. I had to stop this project for lack of a milling machine. That problem has been solved.

#1 Where we are at to this point
#2New Blade Guides made in house by me
#3 60:1 gear reduction unit
#4 Blade Tension/Trackin Unit

I will post pics of the new Table Trunions being made later today.

"Billy G"

Bill Gruby

Hog milling the Trunions from 4 inch dia. 6064.

"Billy G"

Bill Gruby

Cutting to get two blanks.

"Billy G"

Bill Gruby

Two rough blanks.

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Bill Gruby

Finished blanks ready to drill. I do not need the tilt so these will be stationary. More later.

"Billy G"
Billy,

I like your home made blade guides. Very nicely made. Thumbsup

Ed

Bill Gruby

Thanks Ed. Here is a shot of the center cams to compensate for different blade thicknesses.

"Billy G"
Billy,
Very nicely done. Smiley-signs107
Those blade guides are top notch Worthy
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DaveH
Thanks for a very interesting posting.

Bill Gruby

Table with trunions installed. Tomorrow we bolt it to its mount. 2 bolts to go for that and the table is a done deal.

"Billy G"
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