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Title: Got my new band saw
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 14, 2013, 08:34:00 PM
Shop Fox 1706 14" came with the fence. Just got the grease cleaned off it want to get to cutting some wood.   :bigsmyl:
(http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2387_zps05947642.jpg) (http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2386_zpsa5c9c8ad.jpg) (http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2385_zpsd563b256.jpg)
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: BCWV on February 14, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
Nice!! I really need a bandsaw myself. That's a nice one.
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Post by: Millhimes on February 14, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
Awsome.Now i want one
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: Hatrick on February 14, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
I've been considering a new band saw myself but I spent an hour this past weekend cleaning, adjusting, and oiling the bearings on my old (50+ year) 14" Delta and she's singing a new tune. I'll probably just keep her for now.

I have a Shop Fox table top jointer that I really like.
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: Dmaxshawn on February 14, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
Nice saw bud.
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Post by: jess stuart on February 14, 2013, 10:05:00 PM
Really nice, mine is like Hatric's probably 50+ year old Delta Milwaukee but it still works well.
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Post by: jsweka on February 14, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
Ooooo....nice!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: soy on February 14, 2013, 10:31:00 PM
Congratulations! nothing like a new saw to put a smile on your face   :goldtooth:
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Post by: mwosborn on February 14, 2013, 11:06:00 PM
Looks like a nice one Cory!
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Post by: WINDTALKER on February 14, 2013, 11:08:00 PM
Ohhhh! I looked at that model and desperately want one. Nice very nice.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2013, 11:12:00 PM
Very sweet saw.
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Post by: bigbob2 on February 15, 2013, 02:36:00 AM
love it!
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 15, 2013, 05:38:00 AM
For a minute there I thought it was a grizzly.  sure looks like them.  Awesome saw
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: 2treks on February 15, 2013, 06:56:00 AM
Love them new tools.
Congrats.
Get this book/dvd and it will help you alot.

http://www.amazon.com/Band-Saw-Handbook-Mark-Duginske/dp/B005B1EC6Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360929350&sr=1-4&keywords=mark+duginske
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: mwirwicki on February 15, 2013, 08:10:00 AM
Nice saw.  Sure would like to have one of them!
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Post by: Ranger44 on February 15, 2013, 10:18:00 AM
Nice looking machine.  Looking forward to your review of it and some future projects you use it to cut.
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Post by: Al Dean on February 15, 2013, 01:27:00 PM
Cory,  I just ordered a Grizzly.  Maybe we can get together sometime and give a comparison to folks.
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 15, 2013, 01:38:00 PM
Al, sounds like a plan. I'm gonna give mine a workout this weekend. Got decent piece of bocote when I picked up the saw so I'm chompin at the bit to get it cut up.

Cory
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Post by: Robertfishes on February 15, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
Congrats! Looks like a really nice band saw. Did you get a few good 1/2 inch blades too?
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
Thanks a lot Cory, ya just cost me $190.00 for a set of Carter Roller Guides for my saw. Always wanted a set and when I seen your saw, that pushed me over the dam. Least ya could do is offer to pay half for me. LOL
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: Dave Bowers on February 15, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
You and your fancy band saw...yup I'm jealous   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 15, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
Roy, sorry man, the wife says I don't be needin any more tools for awhile or I'de be half in for ya.    :nono:   Gotta glue up a bow tonight and then I'm gonna get er all set up and make some cuts.
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
Women.......

LOL, that saw is nice, have fun and get her dirty.
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Post by: razorback on February 15, 2013, 08:11:00 PM
I've got one of them old Sears 12' saws and be damned if I can get it cutting well. I adjust, oil, lube, and sing it bedtime stories and it just wont cooperate. A new, sharp blade will help for a little while and then it just goes to s!@#. I would love a new fancy saw like that. Will have to start saving my pennies.
Yes I am jealous and look forward to seeing some projects come off that saw. Keep a sharp blade on it.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 18, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
Cut a little wood tonight. Found some decent Bocote at the hardwood store for lams and a I-beam style riser. I am impressed with the reasults, it is the best investment I've made for bow building.
I just used a cheap 3/8 6tpi blade I picked up at menards. I had no problem cutting the bocote, sliced through it like a hot knife through butter. The lams I cut were .115 and were within .005 for the whole length. I dont think i would have any problem cutting down to .050.
(http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2389_zps1fe5d550.jpg) (http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2394_zps37f504fc.jpg) (http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/cengert74/100_2396_zps3046ca88.jpg)
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: kennym on February 18, 2013, 10:07:00 PM
Great ain't it!!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

I will get your A/C lams and the red elm out in a day or 2, been snowed under!!  :cool:
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 18, 2013, 10:51:00 PM
Yeah it's great not having to fight a saw and ruin good wood.

No problem on the lams, they are saying we are supposed to get pounded by snow over here Wednesday and Thursday too, I hope not though I'm ready spring and turkey season.
Title: Re: Got my new band saw
Post by: mwosborn on February 18, 2013, 11:14:00 PM
That is some nice looking wood Cory!