A Buyer's Guide to Antique Handsaws - FineWoodworking
Josh: Don’t be afraid of a saw with split screws on the handle. Most of the time, we can just tighten them up with a screwdriver, or if they’re split screws we can either make a split screwdriver or you can buy one from a number of different places. It’s not that big of a deal to tighten up a loose handle. Barry:
Antique oversized bandsaw parts - FineWoodworking
2005年5月4日 · Antique oversized bandsaw parts. I recently picked up a Crescent 26″ bandsaw built in 1916, that I will be restoring and putting back into service in my shop. The saw was built in Leetonia, OH under the Crescent Machine Co., and I date it at 1916 because of the new optional blade guards – thick wire cages in front of each wheel, and the ...
Machine Setup: The Bandsaw - FineWoodworking
2018年8月7日 · Machine Setup: The Bandsaw. Woodworking instructor Ellen Kaspern demonstrates how to set up a 14-in. bandsaw. Machine Setup: Hollow-Chisel Mortiser. Learn how to set the fence parallel to the chisel, make sure the bed is perpendicular to the fence, and ensure that the chisel and tables move smoothly and accurately. Machine Setup: The Planer.
Antique Band Saw Information - FineWoodworking
2004年2月16日 · These old tools were originally designed to run off jackshafts using wide leather belts. Some early saw manufacturers were Crescent, Oliver, Yates American and other companies. Search all over the saw to see if you can find any identifying information, such as a metal plate or a manufacturers name cast in the metal.
Antique General 15" bandsaw - FineWoodworking
2008年10月28日 · Bought & refurbished an old General/Poitras 15″ bandsaw a few years ago & purchased new tires from General in Drummondville, Quebec via one of their dealer outlets. Both tires had high spots which required a lot of work & a shop-built jig to smooth out. Still not perfect & have some vibration which definitely comes from the out-of-round tires.
Dull bandsaw blade: sharpen or discard? - FineWoodworking
2023年10月26日 · Further, I have two bandsaws, a 14" Rockwell (Delta) and an antique 36" with no name plate. I use the 36" for resawing and for sawing out slightly oversize blanks for furniture parts before jointing, planing, and edging. A few years ago I saw a YouTube video of a guy testing a new name-brand band saw blade with a weight & pulley automatic feed.
Make Your Own Bandsaw Fence - FineWoodworking
Remove the block and drill the hole in it at the drill press. Now glue the block into its recess and drill a pilot hole through the block and into the runner for the threaded insert that holds the hinge bolt. Enlarge the hole at the drill press and install the …
14-in. Bandsaw 28-241 - FineWoodworking
2003年11月1日 · Delta - 14-in. Bandsaw 28-241. Delta now sells a comparable 1 1/2-hp bandsaw as model #28-248. The test cuts were good, with the motor showing no tendency to bog down. The Delta had the flattest table and little wheel or tire runout. The tension spring was heavy duty, and the fence was our favorite. The Delta has cast-iron wheels and trunnion ...
Band Saw Blade Stuck - FineWoodworking
2007年1月21日 · The blade you use can make a difference. At times, you may want a handful of small wedges. You insert them in the kerf as you progress. You can use the same process for getting the blade free, work some wedges in starting at the far end. Be patient and don't force anything, just work it a little at a time. Beat it to fit / Paint it to match.
Set Up Your Bandsaw for Resawing - FineWoodworking
For optimal results when resawing on the bandsaw you must make several adjustments to your machine to prevent the blade from drifting or swerving during a cut. In this video, Fine Woodworking contributing editor Gary Rogowski steps through the process. His starts with a good blade and finishes up with a few fine adjustments. Previous: Better ...