Thanks for the info Warren Hughes Earl Helm <earlh@...> wrote: John, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY MARCH 22, 23, 24 & 25 UTAH...
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grapletractor
Mar 23, 2006 3:04 am
Thank you all for allowing me to join in your company. I hope to learn from yous all and help what evea I can. I will soon purchase a bandsaw which one I am...
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jacktarr68
Mar 23, 2006 11:00 pm
g'day dunno about 5x6...I've got the Jet 4x6 and it's OK enough for my purposes. There have been problems, though. You get the saw cheap...be prepared to put...
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John Pitkin
jtpitkin06
Mar 24, 2006 12:02 am
Unlike the 920 lathes and Minimills, which vary little more than paint color, there is a range of features and differences in the "4x6" bandsaws. The original...
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Phil Teague
philteague
Mar 24, 2006 9:59 am
... Even the the 37151 HF represents a pretty good bang for the buck. I have had a few issues with this model, but it is still a good deal. Although I have not...
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fivothree
Mar 25, 2006 1:33 pm
... would ... and ... it ... built, ... Regarding the Enco: I think the UL version is close to $290 now. I got the cheaper "non-UL" motor version, often on...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 27, 2006 3:21 pm
Well the road show came to Salt Lake City, I was first in line, and got one of two saws they had. I will say that it is a good tool for the money. But it is...
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Dave J
galt_57
Mar 28, 2006 4:01 pm
Thanks for the "heads up" Earl. The motor does seem like the thing to grab if you wanted to lift the saw -- such as loading into a pickup truck. Hopefully the...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 28, 2006 4:21 pm
I am going to build one out of 3/16 plate. Looking at it, it should not be hard. I did Tig brazed it last night. I have some more welding to do on it but I...
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John Pitkin
jtpitkin06
Mar 28, 2006 4:34 pm
As you have figured out, stuff bought from Homier and Cummins at their road shows is pretty much, "You bought it, you own it!!!" Sure they have a parts...
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James B
diluded000
Mar 28, 2006 11:01 pm
I bolted up this new motor, and ran a 220v extension cord out to my garage this weekend. Wow! This thing torques so hard it almost jumps off the floor when...
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davidcastile
Mar 29, 2006 12:58 am
Hello all, I've been lurking here and reading all the posts as they are forwarded to my email for several months while I shopped for a saw. This is for a 1600...
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Trost Carl
czyhorse2001
Mar 29, 2006 5:20 am
I put a 1 HP Dayton on mine and it is a monster! Even with the original carbon blade it flies through 1-1/4 steel with no hesitation. Can't wait till I get my...
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Trost Carl
czyhorse2001
Mar 29, 2006 5:27 am
Thanks for sharing! I think! I feel like I just got dissed? Carl davidcastile <cpropman@...> wrote: Hello all, I've been lurking here and reading all...
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davidcastile
Mar 29, 2006 11:04 am
LOL Carl! No intent to diss! Just a caution on a little known trait in modern automotive gear lube. Another member had just mentioned using 90W gearlube in his...
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Dave J
galt_57
Mar 29, 2006 4:04 pm
I have seen an occasional big ole saw for a good price but they are big and may need skillful refurbishing. A big saw might be more appropriate for your...
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panchula
Mar 29, 2006 10:06 pm
You're welcome Earl! No one should have to endure Homier customer service. That PDF of the manual was the only useful thing I got from them. The good news is...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 29, 2006 10:37 pm
Mike, Again thanks, especially for the heads up on the Grizzly saw being the same. Someone mentioned that I might be lucky to get the motor plate before the ...
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davidcastile
Mar 30, 2006 3:00 am
Dave J, difficult to exactly give bibliography as to where I obtained the info about modern extreme pressure auto rear gear lubes being corrosive on red or...
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Carl Trost
czyhorse2001
Mar 30, 2006 4:57 am
And Gloat you did! A fine job. If it made you laugh my job here is done. I will heed your info on the gear lube and thank you for it. It was that crap all you...
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toolsrus@...
desert_tool
Mar 30, 2006 9:52 pm
My HF saw has Mobil 1 gear oil in it and have never had any issues. I have heard that some gear lubes are to slippery and don't allow the synchronizer rings to...
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jug_hed_jones
Mar 30, 2006 10:19 pm
Hi all!! Don't know if there is anyone out there interested in saving money (LOL), but I thought I'd bring up the silver solder/braze thing again. I've been...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 30, 2006 10:49 pm
So just how much money can you save? I just purchased a 10 14 Bi Metal blade for 20 bucks. How much does a roll cost? From the looks of it, this blade should ...
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Marc
mbikealive
Mar 31, 2006 12:14 am
Hello all, davidcastile started the thread "caution and comments". He enlightened us about the use of automotive gear oil in our bandsaw gearboxes. Thanks...
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Glenn N
sleykin
Mar 31, 2006 7:42 am
You bevel the ends of the blade to be soldered so the overlap has no lump. ... From: Earl Helm To: 4x6bandsaw@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006...
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davidcastile
Mar 31, 2006 3:12 pm
Geez, looks like I stirred up a hornet's nest! First I have someone who felt I was dissing him when I was gloating a bit. Then I get a guy who brings up a...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 31, 2006 3:29 pm
I have been on several forums, mostly automotive and motorcycle, and when this thread started, I just had to sit back and smile. It seems like any discussion ...
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jug_hed_jones
Mar 31, 2006 3:57 pm
I recently bought a 100 ft. coil of 3/8 - 6 bi-metal for $60.00 on Ebay with free shipping. If you only cut aluminum, brass, or mild steel, the blade should...
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cornerexit
roadrace03
Mar 31, 2006 4:33 pm
Earl, Just an FYI. There is a thread here: http://www.shopfloortalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5994&page=2&pp=10 where a guy received a saw with a broken...
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Earl Helm
mopar4dr
Mar 31, 2006 4:45 pm
Thanks, Mr. Cutter dude and I are on the same page. That is almost exactly how I planed on doing mine. Just picked up a couple of metric bolts this AM so I can...
