I would not be concerned with having a blade tension gauge. We used to have a Wells 10 inch bandsaw back in NY and the most important thing by far was simply having good bi-metal blades...and running the coolant/cutting lubricant...You can get killer pricing from McMaster Carr believe it or not on blades, they list them simply as "bi-metal blades" but when they show up they are Starrett brand blades. At my work we have a large Dake saw and that is where our guys buy the blades.

Thank you :thumbsup:

Well ---- Siegiemundo.... I know for sure you had a brand new saw in your pickup earlier today.... so spill the beans boy! And post up some pics!

Im too tired! Solo'd it and it's almost ready to fire up!

Here's a photology of the majority of my day............

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The pallet was 540 lbs...........Fulcrums, levers, and blocks are wonderful tools.

Thanks to Baileigh for great service and prompt delivery via FedEx Ground and the Lat-g deal. :thumbsup:

Forget pretty! See if it'll cut that diesel rod and piston at an angle!

The test cut that came with the saw had +.004-5 variance top to bottom.

The Baileigh manual is a nice touch compared to the stock manual.

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Today will be spent rearranging and further densifying the already cramped work space. :headscratch:

nice work moving that. My dad use to tell me either use you ingenuity or get more friends. Are you part Egyptian by any chance? :hapdance:


damn with those hats.

Thanks - Back surgeries force you to be creative! I was telling my neighbor this morning I learned appreciation for the Egyptians yesterday. LOL

It was actually a fun challenge and all those 2x4 remnants are cheap. :D

Just whistle and the hat is yours. :thumbsup: :D

Is it a wet saw??



PS -- Build a new shop with a smaller house -- houses are overrated.