Mate of mine had to replace a brand new bandsaw that was knocked over and damaged in his factory. He said I could have the use of the damaged one on indefinite loan if I repaired it.
The section of the body casting that the table attachment bracket bolts to was torn and twisted. I stripped the machine, had the casting welded up and had the complete front face remachined to true it up. I then just had to replace the table attachment bracket (which he supplied) and rebuild it. I added a lamp I had lying in a box in the garage.
So how I have a proper band saw. Certainly a step up from using a jig saw for everything, I think I have worn out two cheapies so far.
Cheers
Fred W B
GCHN
75
KJH
[Edited on 1/5/08 by Fred W B]
