Bandsaw Update

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Ben Eishen

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Jul 19, 2012, 5:55:02 PM7/19/12
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Everyone,
Be safe when running the band saw and always use eye protection. We had a blade break last night. Anything harder than Ebony should not be ran through the saw. The band saw runs operates too fast for metal and will cause excess heat and premature wear on the blades. I will go ahead and order and install a new blade.

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MemphisArtGuy

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Jul 19, 2012, 6:28:36 PM7/19/12
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Wish list - metal cutting ban saw!!!
 
-Dru

Walter Stokes

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Jul 19, 2012, 6:35:18 PM7/19/12
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Wish list - http://www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html

Danny Chamberlin

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Jul 19, 2012, 6:45:43 PM7/19/12
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if we were to get a metal cutting bandsaw, I would much prefer it be a little more reliable brand :)
Danny

Ed Stafford

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Jul 19, 2012, 9:01:21 PM7/19/12
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Well, if memory serves, if you get a metal cutting blade and can turn down the speed on the band saw, you'll be fine.  I know with my dad's Delta, it works fine.
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Ed Stafford

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Jul 19, 2012, 9:02:22 PM7/19/12
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Oh, and that's a wood blade on there.. NEVER try to cut metal with a wood blade unless you decide you just want to have a bad day.  Metal cutting teeth are MUCH finer.
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Ed Stafford

Cliff Gurlen

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Jul 19, 2012, 9:08:50 PM7/19/12
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You don't want to be the guy with 3 fingers... bandsaws and table saws like fingers
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