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Bandsaw Conversion
Bill Gruby
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12-23-2012, 10:30 AM
Has a HF 14 inch wood cutting bandsaw laid in my lap. I wanted to convert it to a metal cutter. I had to stop this project for lack of a milling machine. That problem has been solved.

#1 Where we are at to this point
#2New Blade Guides made in house by me
#3 60:1 gear reduction unit
#4 Blade Tension/Trackin Unit

I will post pics of the new Table Trunions being made later today.

"Billy G"


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12-23-2012, 01:21 PM
Hog milling the Trunions from 4 inch dia. 6064.

"Billy G"


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12-23-2012, 01:22 PM
Cutting to get two blanks.

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12-23-2012, 01:26 PM
Two rough blanks.

"Billy G"


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12-23-2012, 01:28 PM
Finished blanks ready to drill. I do not need the tilt so these will be stationary. More later.

"Billy G"


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12-23-2012, 02:19 PM
Billy,

I like your home made blade guides. Very nicely made. Thumbsup

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12-23-2012, 02:26 PM
Thanks Ed. Here is a shot of the center cams to compensate for different blade thicknesses.

"Billy G"


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12-23-2012, 03:42 PM
Billy,
Very nicely done. Smiley-signs107
Those blade guides are top notch Worthy
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12-23-2012, 04:45 PM
Thanks for a very interesting posting.
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12-23-2012, 05:07 PM
Table with trunions installed. Tomorrow we bolt it to its mount. 2 bolts to go for that and the table is a done deal.

"Billy G"


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