bajajoaquin Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm for that band saw. What’s the functional difference between that and a 4x6 saw other than portability? What’s the difference in price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 @sfeile, I need a lot of things. collecting parts for my grinder build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfeile Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 12:04 AM, bajajoaquin said: There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm for that band saw. What’s the functional difference between that and a 4x6 saw other than portability? What’s the difference in price? Small storage is one thing. If you don't have a lot of room, a band saw that you can store on a hook under the workbench and use pull out to use as needed, is more practical than one that needs a dedicated floor spot. Portability is another. Say you have a 20 foot piece of stock sitting outside and you need 2 feet of it. You throw a cord out the door and cut off what you need instead of knocking over your coffee trying to swing that big piece around to get it in and out of your shop. Or if you need to cut a bent stake off a truck bed. Instead of throwing sparks everywhere with a torch, you just cut it off with the portaband. They are very handy for any sort of awkward position or piece because you can just move it to where you need it instead of trying to figure out how to position the piece in the saw or even get it to the saw in some cases. I have the Milwaukee deep cut, and they are about $280ish. The Bauer like Das has is between $99 and $130 depending on where and what sale you find. On 2/3/2018 at 12:11 AM, MotoMike said: @sfeile, I need a lot of things. collecting parts for my grinder build That would be good for cutting your grinder parts haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 6 hours ago, sfeile said: They are very handy for any sort of awkward position or piece because you can just move it to where you need it instead of trying to figure out how to position the piece in the saw or even get it to the saw in some cases. I’ve been using mine for all kinds of awkward cuts on my treadle hammer build. For example, I realized that two parts were hitting each other and I needed to cut a notch in one of them. Rather than having to unbolt that part from the assembly to take it to a stationary machine, I grabbed the portaband and whipped it off in a few seconds. Getting back to the original subject, I grabbed half a dozen pieces of 1/2” round from the drop bin at my steel supplier yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I have a free motor I brought home that the data plate was so dirty you couldn’t read it. After cleaning it some I realize I can’t use the motor without buying more stuff. It is a 1 hp 3ph TEFC motor. It’s supposed to be functional but since I can’t power it I can’t test it might just get rid of it if I can’t find a good affordable solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 All kinds of ways to get 3 phase running on single phase Knew a fellow that pull started like a lawn mower the motor to get it spinning and then used a bank of capacitators to keep it going until it started creating its own third phase Also phase converters, and other methods Google is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 @Michael Cochran Don't know what you want to use your motor for, but if you get a static converter they only provide 3 phase for start up and switch to single once running, since you are using only two sets of windings instead of 3 as designed your hp will drop somewhere between half and 2/3 rated hp. rotory converters are expensive usually but will provide 3 phase while running. there are Chinese inverters on ebay that can provide 3 phase continuous and variable, but those inverters are typically dirty in the signal output. that is to say that they produce squared and spiked output waves that approximate a sine wave but not great. so the spikes and flat tops of the stepped square wave tend to tax the winding insulation so it is best to have motors rated for inverter use if you go that way. also, the vfd are best for speeding up a motor as running them slower than designed can cause heat issues. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Truth is when I was given the opportunity to take this rather large motor I was thinking it would make for a couple useful tools since it was a TEFC form. When I cleaned the plate and saw it was only 1 hp instead of more like I thought (bad assumption based on the size) I was more than a little disappointed. Knowing I’ll have a reduction of power using single phase means it’s less useful to me. I guess I’ll do some thinkin about what I want/need in the shop and see what I can actually do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Put it on CL or FB Marketplace, and turn it into cash. Anything you get is pure profit, and you can use that money to buy steel or fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 That’s a fair point but as I mentioned before I don’t know personally that it works. I only have the word of the guy that told me to take it. It came from a pile of older motors that were replaced with newer better ones. I would’ve loved to get the bigger ones (there are a couple 5hp motors and some larger) but I knew I couldn’t power them. I’ll see about testing it using the pull cord method and go from there. On another note I had a package in the mail when I got home from running errands today. Thank you Mr and Mrs Stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfeile Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Got some nice motorcycle chain. Used one piece to make a hold down, and may try to forge-weld some. Maybe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Stopped by my uncles yesterday and he sent me home with my grandfathers post vice. 5.25" jaws. Threads look good but screw box got a little torch love at some point in its life. I can open the jaws way farther than I've ever needed to before threads are only contacting damage area of the screw box. Will take a little work to get it ready for use but happy to have it! Also came home with a cold cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Atha and Indian chief; well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice score Jasent. You could pretty easily make a replacement keeper and wedge for the mount bracket if you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yes I'm making a new keeper and wedge. Just copying the one from my 5" WT &T Co vice. I'm sure grandpa would be happy to see it back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hey Michael, I'm glad the package made it there finally! Took a trip to my favorite used industrial surplus place today. I picked up a mother load of 120" 3M 40 grit Trizack belts today. 100 lbs. worth. Great price.. $30 These will make great belts for my 2" x 72" Reeder belt grinder and my new surface grinder/belt grinder hybrid project. I will be making a splicing fixture soon. I also got a box of used chisels today for $20 and I am really set on chisels for now. Stitch~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Stitch said: Took a trip to my favorite used industrial surplus place today. Did you get to see that press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hey @JHCC, I looked at it but it was just too big for my place. Great deal though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I’ve posted a number of times about the little notes the TSA has given me to let me know that they'd searched my bags on account of the scrap metal I bring home from business trips. This time, they've outdone themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 What'd they do, break it and tape it back together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Update: AND the usual little note! @Lou L: I told you they’d cut the zip ties. At least they wrapped the newspaper back up neatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 They are just jealous and wanted to see what cool stuff ya got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Armored car leaf springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I love it! I’m pleased to think my zip ties increased their anticipation, thereby multiplying the “What the heck is this?”, moment upon reveal. We should have put a note to them in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 A note? I’ve been thinking about leaving them a logbook to initial. By the way, I estimate that between these three and the one other piece I got before, I’ll have enough stock to make seven more sets of dies for the guillotine tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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