January 24, 201412 yr Hey guys - I have a lead on one of these saws and it looks really nice, but wondered if anyone has any experience with them - good or bad. I can pick it up for around 1250.00 and I see them reatailing for 2000 on most sites. Anybody have any thoughts?? Would be used primariliy on metal stock 1" x 1/4-1/2" like knives and billets I make. But would also like to use for cutting my own scales out of wood and micarta.
January 24, 201412 yr How much work do you do that would use it? 1 billet a week or even month is very different than 5 per day! Does it have speeds for both metal and non-metal cutting? How hard is it to swap out blades? Could you find two used saws where you could have one set up for metal and the other for non-metal?
January 24, 201412 yr The website does not say alot. However alot of those that say they are for metal and wood are mostly for non ferrous metals. The fpi speed of the blade is too fast for steel. i have a band saw that is slow enough..and use the same blade for steel and handle materials. It is really slow for hard woods and the metal blade is not correct for that. I use it anyway...Wotever it has for a blade will need to change to a really good quality bimetalic. I would research the fpi speed of bandsaws for steel and then contact the maker of this and see wot the slowest it will run.
January 24, 201412 yr Author 150 fps is too fast? From manufacturer: Description: A variable frequency drive speed control with digital readout provides infinitely variable blade speeds for any metal cutting application. Just turn the speed control dial for on-the-fly speed changes. Inverter motor technology takes advantage of 3-phase control using 220 volt, single phase power. The vertical cutting configuration also makes feeding the work through the bandsaw for intricate cuts easy with plenty of control against the massive cast iron table. This Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw is the ideal bandsaw for any metal fabrication work. Specifications: 1-1/2HP, 220v, Single-Phase, 1725 RPM Variable Frequency Drive Speed Control 12" Maximum Cutting Height 17-1/2" Throat Capacity 133" Blade Length 1/8" - 1-1/4" Blade Size Range 150 - 3000 FPM Variable Blade Speed 45° Right & 5° Left Table Tilt 18" x 24" Precision Cast Iron Table Quick Release Blade Tension Fully Balanced Cast Aluminum Wheels w/ Rubber Tires Upper & Lower Blade Guides Rack & Pinion Adjustment on Upper Blade Guide Support Two Dust Ports Twin Drive Belts Rip Fence & Miter Gauge Included Left & Right Table Tilting Control 76" H x 40" W x 31" D Overall Dimensions 385 lbs. Approximate Shipping Weight
January 24, 201412 yr I did not say it was too fast...find out wot other brand name bandsaws made for steel cutting set for fps. When I got my saw Iknew that...but after a decade those numbers have been replaced by something..likely real important stuff.
January 24, 201412 yr Author Rich - I always welcome your responses, but when you said it was too fast I thought I was missing something . 'The fpi speed of the blade is too fast for steel."
January 24, 201412 yr I would research the fpi speed of bandsaws for steel and then contact the maker of this and see wot the slowest it will run. That was in my response also.
January 24, 201412 yr Author Rich - it's posted right above - 150fpm is slowest - contacted them and they say is a great saw fir metal fab shop. For wood can go up to 3000fpm
January 24, 201412 yr Author Ok, so I answered your Specific questions in sincerity and I don't get your point at all. Perhaps you could elaborate....I did everything that you suggested, yet don't get your point. .confused?
January 24, 201412 yr ...find out wot other brand name bandsaws made for steel cutting set for fps. From above....
January 25, 201412 yr Why don't you contact Lenox one of the large band saw blade mfg. let them know what you will be mostly cutting & ask them the recommended FPI for different tooth configurations?
January 25, 201412 yr Feet Per Minute is the standard....The lowest speed on my Roll-in is 70 fpm and I only use it for cutting thick blocks of tool steel with a 6 tpi (teeth per inch). Normally I use 140 or 270 for common mild steel stock....... I wouldn't have a metal cutting bandsaw that couldn't go nice and slow when the need arises.
January 25, 201412 yr Author Great information - Thanks - I think I have ruled this one out as 150fpm is the slowest it can be dialed down - Will keep looking. Appreciate all of the help and iformation
January 25, 201412 yr Rich - I always welcome your responses, but when you said it was too fast I thought I was missing something . 'The fpi speed of the blade is too fast for steel." :)
January 25, 201412 yr :) Last time I checked, there was exactly 1/12 fpi... My books say 100 to 300 fpm for steel, depending on type of steel and type of blade. The charts get a little complicated...
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