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Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:43 pm
by GetterDone
Well, a little progress.
I purchased a sight glass for a band saw from SS.
Because I had the Smart Allelic Idea I could make the old Bandsaws look New.
Well,
It took me a Few hours .
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Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:03 am
by GetterDone
Almost finished with this bandsaw update that will go with this Mark V.
I got a Plug ordered for the access hole / My idea is a MacMaster plug
.
I will drill the hole once I get the plug I ordered in hand.
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Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:11 am
by JPG
Ya gonna add a hole to adjust the tension???
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:56 am
by GetterDone
JPG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:11 am
Ya gonna add a hole to adjust the tension???
Yeah, I am waiting for a plug that I ordered from Mcmaster Carr.
I want to drill the hole to fit that plug.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:27 pm
by JPG
You need to plug a 3/32" hole"? Just adds two more steps when adjusting.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:45 pm
by chapmanruss
Like JPG I don't understand why you want to have a plug for the Tension Adjustment hole in the Bandsaw Cover. The current Bandsaw Cover added the Window, which you have now done for yours and the hole/slot to adjust the Blade Tension without having to remove the cover. Two very good modifications to the Bandsaw Cover in my opinion. So much so I purchased that cover for my older primary Bandsaw and a replacement for another Bandsaw I restored. Both times when it was on sale like it is currently.
As JPG said,
Just adds two more steps when adjusting.
Removing and reinstalling the plug.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:01 pm
by GetterDone
JPG wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:27 pm
You need to plug a 3/32" hole"? Just adds two more steps when adjusting.
Okay
Now you got me thinking.
I was looking at a plug that would keep Dirt dobbers
out.
I guess I am Way over Thinking this.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:05 pm
by GetterDone
chapmanruss wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:45 pm
Like JPG I don't understand why you want to have a plug for the Tension Adjustment hole in the Bandsaw Cover. The current Bandsaw Cover added the Window, which you have now done for yours and the hole/slot to adjust the Blade Tension without having to remove the cover. Two very good modifications to the Bandsaw Cover in my opinion. So much so I purchased that cover for my older primary Bandsaw and a replacement for another Bandsaw I restored. Both times when it was on sale like it is currently.
As JPG said,
Just adds two more steps when adjusting.
Removing and reinstalling the plug.
Thanks for the input.
I am way Overthinking this.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:01 pm
by chapmanruss
Since the Cover doesn't completely seal to the Main Frame that little slot for the Tension Adjustment being covered is moot.
Re: Restoration of Mark V / produced on 11/84
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:33 pm
by GetterDone
chapmanruss wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:01 pm
Since the Cover doesn't completely seal to the Main Frame that little slot for the Tension Adjustment being covered is moot.
Agreed.