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rwhite692 02-12-2014 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 535896)
Looks good Rob.

Fore and aft is covered.....how is it side to side?

Mine has a fixed kickstand on one side. I'm thinking an aftermarket motorcycle stand might be the ticket.......if you need side support.

Hi Scott - No issues side-to-side for my saw because the head doesn't have the ability to pivot (as does yours when adjusting for angled cuts) which would move the center of mass, for sure. I can see how that would be a concern.

rwhite692 02-12-2014 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HWY Nova (Post 535895)
Looks great.

Where did you buy the casters?



--Eric

Hi Eric, they are from Magliner.

They do business on Ebay under username "handtrucksandcasters".

If you plug this into the ebay search window, the casters I bought will come up:

"Set 4 Swivel Plate Casters with 4" Maroon Polyurethane Wheels & 2 with Brakes"

coolwelder62 02-14-2014 06:14 AM

Very good thread. I've been shopping for a new vert band saw.My old sear's 14" wood unit, slowed down to cut steel is starting to show sign's of wear after 18year's of almost everyday service. I think the only reason it's held up this long is I don't have employee's and there is a sign on the front of it that says Do not use. That keep's all the loafer's from jamming it up.

Sieg 02-14-2014 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62 (Post 536315)
Very good thread. I've been shopping for a new vert band saw.My old sear's 14" wood unit, slowed down to cut steel is starting to show sign's of wear after 18year's of almost everyday service. I think the only reason it's held up this long is I don't have employee's and there is a sign on the front of it that says Do not use. That keep's all the loafer's from jamming it up.

Scott I'm guessing you need something in this category?
http://metal.baileighindustrial.com/...d-saw-bsv-20vs

On a side note, my first project with the new saw.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3...-3jzcfSV-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3...-39bBzXv-L.jpg
Butchered the support welds with the MIG due to multiple factors and rushing the project. :(

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R...-Rb29fsq-L.jpg

Pic of her as a child with her first puppy.

She likes the saw now. :D

GregWeld 02-14-2014 08:09 AM

Cute as hell Sieg! FTW!


Inside welds like that on the base -- take some special "knowledge" and skills that take time to acquire... like the feed rate -- so the wire can reach the area since you can't get the nozzle in there...

Maybe Scott will explain it to you.

Sieg 02-14-2014 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 536338)
Cute as hell Sieg! FTW!


Inside welds like that on the base -- take some special "knowledge" and skills that take time to acquire... like the feed rate -- so the wire can reach the area since you can't get the nozzle in there...

Maybe Scott will explain it to you.

To do it right since I'd never done a weld like that I needed to do a text piece.
First issue was inadequate ground, wire speed too slow, not enough hold-off, wire speed a little quick, rushing, etc.

I still don't have a good feel for wire speed on this machine.......acts very sensitive with a somewhat vague feeling input knob on the machine. 1-10 rheostat dial input that has little friction and 1/10th act they the make a difference........though probably not as much as my LOFT.

coolwelder62 02-14-2014 12:36 PM

6.5-7K is a little more than my budget.

rwhite692 02-14-2014 08:44 PM

Nice work Scott!

GregWeld 02-14-2014 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62 (Post 536376)
6.5-7K is a little more than my budget.



Less Chicken!! More Welding!!

Now get back to work!


LOL

Sieg 02-14-2014 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhite692 (Post 536470)
Nice work Scott!

Thanks.

The gift turned out to be a real winner.......I think it actually made the priceless ranking. :thumbsup:

......and I'll never hear a negative word about that bandsaw purchase!


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