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algale wrote:Hmmm. That definitely isn't something my teal scroll saw has. Is yours the teal model or the gray model?

GRAY MODEL!

So, I took the tubes out of the bandsaw and I can see these are indeed the special band saw eccentric tubes (for use with the aluminum table so you can go vertical).
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The PO added the stop collars. Everything is so rusty I can't get the stop collars to slide off. So into an Evaporust bath.

Also, checking my vintage model, it appears the single autotrack bearing was standard equipment on a band saw of this vintage. I will be upgrading it eventually.

I ended up getting the table inserts from peachtree. Had to thin it down to flush with a card scraper.

That's the only source I've seen.

I believe the insert is the same as the cast iron jig saw. Still scarce, but if you have the jig saw. . .! <<<<<<< Tain't so, See post 31!!!!!

P.S. I recommend replacing that thin bar stock with something much thicker.

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JPG wrote:I believe the insert is the same as the cast iron jig saw. Still scarce, but if you have the jig saw. . .!

P.S. I recommend replacing that thin bar stock with something much thicker.

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I do have a jig saw insert and will try it out. As for the tubes, I don't have any pieces of steel like that hanging around and if I did I'm not sure I would have the capability to cut and drill it.

I have yet to find anything like this kind of deal! Last ad I saw sounded good, but turned out to be a total mess. Rusted tubes, frozen head stock and cracked table trunion. The guy was offended when I passed. One before that was a good deal, and of course I was too late. Congrats, I will keep looking.

algale wrote:I do have a jig saw insert and will try it out. As for the tubes, I don't have any pieces of steel like that hanging around and if I did I'm not sure I would have the capability to cut and drill it.

What do you think I used to cut/drill what was in the pix?:D




Called a rotozip and a Goldie!:D

JPG wrote:What do you think I used to cut/drill what was in the pix?:D




Called a rotozip and a Goldie!:D

Not sure I know what a Rotozip is. Where's the stock from?

algale wrote:Not sure I know what a Rotozip is. Where's the stock from?

Think abrasive cut off wheel(very thin, but also very small)

Steel supplier. Common bar stock. Not cheap, but one might get lucky and get a cutoff.

I have used an 8" abrasive cutoff wheel in the Goldie on occasion, but it is messy and wastes too much material(think kerf). Sure is pretty when cutting though!:D Must . hold . work . piece . very . ' securely!

Then there is that hand tool called a hack saw.

http://www.rotozip.com/en-us/Pages/Rotozip.aspx

JPG wrote:I believe the insert is the same as the cast iron jig saw. Still scarce, but if you have the jig saw. . .!

For future reference, this is incorrect. The jig saw is a much larger diameter than the cast iron band saw table insert.