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Default New (to me) JPS 7x12 band saw


"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
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That machine btw...is the same as my Dayton and is the same as a Jet and
a...etc etc etc.

They are a decent enough machine if everything is working properly.
Virtually every one Ive seen had issues with the downfeed
cylinder..which I too had to replace. I primarily use it for cutting
aluminum, and use the big Emerson for other metals.

Gunner


What goes wrong with the cylinder? Is it repairable or just replace when it
goes? How much are they? Maybe I should salvage the one on my Johnson. (I
just like saying "my Johnson")