HWHII Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It has 1 HP, right? Sorry for the late reply, must have missed it. Yes it is 1hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodbuster Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I've got a 17" Grizzly wood/metal vertical bandsaw. Have had it for a couple months but have been impressed by the quality and details of construction. It has a built-in phase converter/VFD for speed control and runs on single phase 220V. I've been very happy with it for my wood and metal projects to date. I am generally a top-of-the-line-brand-name type of guy, and imports aren't my thing, but I did my homework and read lots of good things about this saw. My $0.02 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've got a 17" Grizzly wood/metal vertical bandsaw. Have had it for a couple months but have been impressed by the quality and details of construction. It has a built-in phase converter/VFD for speed control and runs on single phase 220V. I've been very happy with it for my wood and metal projects to date. I am generally a top-of-the-line-brand-name type of guy, and imports aren't my thing, but I did my homework and read lots of good things about this saw. My $0.02 anyway. When did get your bandsaw? As I searched on the internet, there was a recall alert for G0640X band saw last 2008-2009 since it was missing ground wire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 i've got a Doall 3 wheel 36" vertical bandsaw, made in '64, they still make this model, its $28,000 new. The older bandsaws are well made from heavy guage steel, oh and it has a blade welder. My horizontal bandsaw is a harbor freight, its the same model wilton and a few other manufacturers sell, its served me well, but i'd like to get something more accurate, maybe a cold saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyanchor Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 1975 WF Wells A7, used mostly as a vertical with a small home made table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 IMG_0165.jpgi've got a Doall 3 wheel 36" vertical bandsaw, made in '64, they still make this model, its $28,000 new. The older bandsaws are well made from heavy guage steel, oh and it has a blade welder. My horizontal bandsaw is a harbor freight, its the same model wilton and a few other manufacturers sell, its served me well, but i'd like to get something more accurate, maybe a cold saw? 3-wheeled band saw machine breaks bandsaw blade easily. 1975 WF Wells A7, used mostly as a vertical with a small home made table. -- How long did you have that band saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyanchor Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 A couple of years, got it very well used and not in the best shape, but the price was very right and it still cuts straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Walker Turner....I think it may pre-date the Myan calender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have Trajan 712 band saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solano Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Ellis 1600 and Ellis 2000, and Milwaukee Porta Bands. Like them all. I think a cold saw would be next saw purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
territorialmillworks Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Recently purchased a grizzly swivel head bandsaw cause i frequently make picture and mirror frames. Dead on straight cuts wihen using quality blades. I had to tweek the auto shut-off switch but for once, a purchase that exceeded my expectations Walker turner bandsaw? I bought a walker turner drill press for $75 15 years ago and still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 You must have a serious robust walkter turner!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I've got an old Rigid horizontal saw. I literally bought it out of a chicken coop about a dozen years ago. It's been a great saw, I've only seen one other like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Grizzly 7x12, with some m42 blades and it cuts dead straight and fast. Its my first big machine with a coolant system, pretty fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I have M42 blades too that I use for my 7x12 band saw. I use the blades ,normally for cutting alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale M. Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Today I snagged a CRAFTSMAN 3 x 5 inch at yard sale for $25,,,, With motor and stand ... Research shows it was made by ATLAS-Clausing......... Kind of rough and rusty, needs some TLC, needs friction band for drive wheel and blade.... Funny thing is the "good old boys" were probably laughing at me for buying it as it runs "backwards" (blade on left instead of right), but they were not smart enough to know if you flip blade inside out it "works".... Any body know a place to get friction bands besides SEARS ( yes they have them at $20 each)... Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meancoyote Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I have a Ellis,(great saw) and a grizzly(junk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Today I snagged a CRAFTSMAN 3 x 5 inch at yard sale for $25,,,, With motor and stand ... Research shows it was made by ATLAS-Clausing......... Kind of rough and rusty, needs some TLC, needs friction band for drive wheel and blade.... Funny thing is the "good old boys" were probably laughing at me for buying it as it runs "backwards" (blade on left instead of right), but they were not smart enough to know if you flip blade inside out it "works".... Any body know a place to get friction bands besides SEARS ( yes they have them at $20 each)... Dale It's a 1960 Craftsman tool . Have you tried checking with amazon or ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Wellsaw Model 58BD.....found on Craigslist a few years back when I was looking for a horizontal/vertical bandsaw. This thing is old and has seen some abuse,but is still kicking.For the price I couldn't beat the capacity or the diversity.The table is missing for the vertical operation,but I have the technical plans for building one.......someday.Oh,and the company still has parts availible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Wellsaw Model 58BD.....found on Craigslist a few years back when I was looking for a horizontal/vertical bandsaw. This thing is old and has seen some abuse,but is still kicking.For the price I couldn't beat the capacity or the diversity.The table is missing for the vertical operation,but I have the technical plans for building one.......someday.Oh,and the company still has parts availible!! I've been purchasing aftermarket parts for my band saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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