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I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby AJB Temple » 16 Sep 2021, 09:19

Looking at the saw Mike, and pictures of Axminster and Jet models (Mine is Jet) I suspect there should be a pressed steel plate where the arms project at the back of the table. Would be easy to get one made up. No need for cast iron there and would usefully extend the table working area.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Alasdair » 16 Sep 2021, 13:46

When I first started my working life as an apprentice, we had a large cast iron bandsaw (wheels were about 30" diameter) which was part of a line pulley system. I came back to the workshop one day to find my old dad and his friend (the local publican) cutting frozen whole salmon into steaks on the bandsaw having it mobile would have helped with the subsequent clean up that i got given as the apprentice. Even after that i am still not a fan of machines like this on mobile bases but can see benefit of it.

Nice bandsaw though Mike, something that i may be looking out for next year.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby kirkpoore1 » 18 Sep 2021, 04:35

Nice looking saw, Mike.

One feature that I like that usually gets neglected is the table height off of the ground. My small saw (14") has a 46" table height on it's mobile base, and to me that's way too high. My big saw (30") has a 36" table height, and I find it much easier to use. Of course, the table is gigantic compared to the small saw and that helps too.

Doug, your insert looks great. I hope it works well, particularly when tilted.

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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Doug » 18 Sep 2021, 08:12

kirkpoore1 wrote:
Doug, your insert looks great. I hope it works well, particularly when tilted.

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Thanks Kirk, it appears so far to work well I picked up a new 5mm milling bit yesterday ready to make a few more adjustable guide blocks, so I’ll keep experimenting.
The insert would be no good for angled work as there’s very little adjustment to tilt the table in it, I purely made this with straight cuts in mind which are 99% of what I do, fortunately I have a second bandsaw to accommodate any work that involves adjusting the bed etc.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Phil » 18 Sep 2021, 11:12

Good buy Mike, also good price.

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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Andyp » 18 Sep 2021, 12:01

Where are you going to sail it Mike?

I have crewed for pleasure and raced cabin cruisers like that on the Broads. Shooting under some of the bridges was fun. Getting the mast down and up again without stopping is not for the feint hearted.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby JamesHow » 16 Oct 2021, 13:24

Nice boat what design is it...

I like the John welsford boats if your familiar with them?

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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby DaveL » 27 Oct 2021, 10:34

Well that looks like a good upgrade, not jealous at all, but I know where you live if a job too big for my EB comes up.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Mike G » 27 Oct 2021, 14:26

Sorry, James, I didn't see this until now. Welcome to the forum.

JamesHow wrote:Nice boat what design is it...


It's a Whistock #146. Delightful name, isn't it! :)

I like the John welsford boats if your familiar with them?


Yes, so do I. I had a number on my "possible" list before settling on the Whistock.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Mike G » 27 Oct 2021, 14:27

DaveL wrote:Well that looks like a good upgrade, not jealous at all, but I know where you live if a job too big for my EB comes up.


You're always welcome Dave.
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Re: I've bought a new bandsaw (now with photos).

Postby Mike G » 28 Oct 2021, 10:37

Andyp wrote:Where are you going to sail it Mike?


The coastal estuaries of Essex and Suffolk (Deben, Stour, Crouch, Blackwater, Colne etc), plus the Norfolk Broads.

I have crewed for pleasure and raced cabin cruisers like that on the Broads. Shooting under some of the bridges was fun. Getting the mast down and up again without stopping is not for the feint hearted.


I've seen videos. It looks fantastic fun, and incredibly hair-raising.
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