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Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
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"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
Hog milling the Trunions from 4 inch dia. 6064.
"Billy G"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
Cutting to get two blanks.
"Billy G"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
Two rough blanks.
"Billy G"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
Finished blanks ready to drill. I do not need the tilt so these will be stationary. More later.
"Billy G"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - EdK - 12-23-2012
Billy,
I like your home made blade guides. Very nicely made.
Ed
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
Thanks Ed. Here is a shot of the center cams to compensate for different blade thicknesses.
"Billy G"
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - DaveH - 12-23-2012
Billy,
Very nicely done.
Those blade guides are top notch
DaveH
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - sasquatch - 12-23-2012
Thanks for a very interesting posting.
RE: Bandsaw Conversion - Bill Gruby - 12-23-2012
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"