« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4

Author Topic: Band Saws?  (Read 8526 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline PEARL DRUMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 14,079
  • }}}--CK-->
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #30 on: November 06, 2014, 12:42:45 pm »
I beat the hell out of my Grizzly 14", and it loves it. I bought it brand new because I have MORE MONEY THAT I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH. That's why Im typing this from my seat at work...............
Logged
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #31 on: November 06, 2014, 01:15:06 pm »
Get back to work Chris.  :D
Logged

Offline PEARL DRUMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 14,079
  • }}}--CK-->
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #32 on: November 06, 2014, 01:18:46 pm »
Falcon you'll notice most of my entries are somewhere between 6 am and 4:30 pm EST.....:)
Logged
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #33 on: November 06, 2014, 01:44:57 pm »
 ;D
Logged

Offline osage outlaw

  • Member
  • Posts: 11,952
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #34 on: November 06, 2014, 02:04:29 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on November 06, 2014, 01:18:46 pm
Falcon you'll notice most of my entries are somewhere between 6 am and 4:30 pm EST.....:)


 
Logged
I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left

Offline DC

  • Member
  • Posts: 10,396
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #35 on: November 06, 2014, 03:34:03 pm »
I notice everyone recommends a 14" saw. Is that just for the horsepower? I can't see where you need a 14" throat for a stave and I would hate to cross paths with a guy that can lift a 28" log and run it through a bandsaw ;) ;). I've been toying with building my own. I have a metal lathe, milling machine and welding equipment so I'm OK that way. Does the size of the wheels give the blade more traction and support maybe? I've got a couple of 1 HP motors kicking around. Any input would be welcome :)
Logged

Offline PEARL DRUMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 14,079
  • }}}--CK-->
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #36 on: November 06, 2014, 03:49:10 pm »
I like a robust saw if Im running 1/4 logs of osage through it. That's my reason for a 14" saw.
Logged
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #37 on: November 06, 2014, 05:15:09 pm »
I use a 1/2 hp on mine and it works great, as long as you run double reduction gearing.
Logged

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #38 on: November 06, 2014, 05:20:19 pm »
I also use four 8" neoprene wheels and I don't seem to have any problems
Logged

Offline Jim Davis

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,337
  • Reparrows
    • Reparrows
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #39 on: November 06, 2014, 05:33:05 pm »
Quote from: DC on November 06, 2014, 03:34:03 pm
I notice everyone recommends a 14" saw. Is that just for the horsepower? I can't see where you need a 14" throat for a stave...

You  don't  need the wide throat dimension for staves, but it's a rare saw that has a lot of depth for resawing without also having 14" or greater diameter wheels.

With a sharp  blade, a saw should cut hardwood just fine without " double reduction gearing." If it has to be geared down that much, something is very wrong with the setup.
Logged
Jim Davis

Kentucky--formerly Maine

Offline DC

  • Member
  • Posts: 10,396
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #40 on: November 06, 2014, 06:11:29 pm »
How many FPS do you guys use normally?
« Last Edit: November 06, 2014, 09:21:37 pm by DC »
Logged

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #41 on: November 06, 2014, 08:58:06 pm »
The reason I use the double reduction gearing is because I built mine to cut steel, and I have cut through 2" 304 stainless before with mine, so it easily handles any kind of hard wood you could throw at it, even really thick stuff.
Logged

Offline Aaron H

  • Member
  • Posts: 3,437
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #42 on: November 06, 2014, 08:59:44 pm »
I cut osage at 1600 ft. per minute with my setup
Logged

Offline duke3192

  • Member
  • Posts: 195
  • pm109331
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #43 on: November 06, 2014, 09:17:19 pm »
DC, note what Asharrow said about the wheels( 14" dia.) that is what drives the blade, the throat can vary with brand. I didn't say the Jet brand was great, just available and reasonable.
Logged
charter member of traditional bow hunters of Florida.

Offline DC

  • Member
  • Posts: 10,396
Re: Band Saws?
« Reply #44 on: November 06, 2014, 09:22:28 pm »
Quote from: Falcon on November 06, 2014, 08:59:44 pm
I cut osage at 1600 ft. per minute with my setup

Yeah, I meant FPM. Thanks
Logged
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4
« previous next »