Band Saw Upgrade
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:20 am
Well I picked up a Grayling with a BS a month ago, and did a SS bearing upgrade on it with just cool blocks, JB those Carter bearings are a too rich for my blood, and I dont use a BS that often.
I have a new Olson 3/8 about 4TPI or maybe 6 at the most, cutting some Hard Maple 3" thick, a Tuna can diam, about 2.5"-3" , what ever works to draw it. For a radius that tight,, well it had no problemo a bit tight for a 3/8, 1/4 would have been better blade, had to do some relief cuts on the curve but all in all no strain or pain on the BS.
I have a new Olson 3/8 about 4TPI or maybe 6 at the most, cutting some Hard Maple 3" thick, a Tuna can diam, about 2.5"-3" , what ever works to draw it. For a radius that tight,, well it had no problemo a bit tight for a 3/8, 1/4 would have been better blade, had to do some relief cuts on the curve but all in all no strain or pain on the BS.