Which Bandsaw should I keep?
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I'll also throw in that my 2007 bandsaw has rough-cast wheels, which while factory-balanced via CNC milling machine at the heaviest spot, don't look as nice as the older wheels which I believe were ground all the way around for zero runout. If one could get the older wheels with new bearings in them, that would be nice.
Chris
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fredsheldon
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I have found having 2 is an advantage if you are going to do a lot of bandsaw work using different size blades.
Of course you will need either a PowerPro or have your motor wired to operate in reverse.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13868
Of course you will need either a PowerPro or have your motor wired to operate in reverse.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13868
Fred Sheldon
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
The Woodlands, Tx
'52 10ER # 60869 (restored in 2012, used as a dedicated drill press), '52 10ER # 88712 (restored 01/2013), 52 10ER # 71368 (in process of restoring), '83 500 Shorty with OPR installed, '83 520 PowerPro with Lift Assist, 6" Joiner, 6" Belt Sander, 18" Jig Saw, 11" Band Saw, 12" ProPlaner, SS Crosscut Table. SS Dust Collector, Hitachi 1/2" router, Work Sharp 3000 with all attachement, Nova G3 Chuck, Universal Tool Rest, Appalachia Tool Works Sled.
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JPG
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That is a good example of why a mini(with reversible motor) is a good idea!
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange