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Another new to me
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:26 am
by terrydowning
I got this for Father's Day.
$150 used but reconditioned
From Simon Eng
Any ideas on age based on serial number?
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:39 am
by judaspre1982
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:56 am
by letterk
He just overlooked it. On the list provided, it looks like 1978. October/November to be more exact.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:14 pm
by JPG
Jan 1979.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:24 pm
by beeg
[quote="JPG40504"]Jan 1979.]
Dec 1978.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:34 pm
by JPG
beeg wrote:Dec 1978.
Maybe!:)
I have come to the 'conclusion' that the number listed in the chart(s) is the last unit manufactured during that month.
Only the shadow knows!:D
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:03 pm
by terrydowning
Thanks Gentlemen! That clears everyting up nicely.
Any advice or comments on the
Dust Chute Upgrade?
Vs the
Cover upgrade
besides price
Any other recommended accessories/upgrades??
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:14 pm
by beeg
It looks like the new cover has a molded hole, whereas the Dust Chute Upgrade ya have to drill the hole. I went with the drilling one.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:17 pm
by JPG
terrydowning wrote:Thanks Gentlemen! That clears everyting up nicely.
Any advice or comments on the
Dust Chute Upgrade?
Vs the
Cover upgrade
besides price
Any other recommended accessories/upgrades??
The band saw has a jazillion nooks and crannies that really really like to grab sawdust and keep it for an eternity(or until the next occasional cleanout). A brush riding the lower wheel helps get stuff into the exiting air stream. The addition of the DC port grabs the crap(at least some of it) before it has a chance to float into
the nooks and crannies.
I drilled an access hole for the ss tool kit to adjust the tension. I just count 1 turn/eighth inch of blade. Requires some memory regarding 'history'.
A window is on the to do some rainy day list. A hole would probably work just as well!;)
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:57 pm
by bffulgham
JPG40504 wrote:Maybe!:)
I have come to the 'conclusion' that the number listed in the chart(s) is the last unit manufactured during that month.
Only the shadow knows!:D
Actually found the "SAVE THIS CARD. ONE FULL YEAR WARRANTY" card on my first BS. The date I wrote on the card is 4/21/83 and the serial # is 77620.
The April column for the 1983 row shows SN 77271, and May 83 is 78751. So maybe, in this instance, the SN is the first one of the month
Like JPG said.....Maybe
