On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 01:07:10 -0800, "David Pidwerbecki"
wrote:

Gentlemen,

I've been looking at the small 4x6 HF band saw, however I am in the process
of rebuilding an antique power hack saw and I really probably don't need a
horizontal saw. Also, the small HF really doesn't look like it would work
very well as a verticle saw. The Delta's listed generally cost arount
$1700, which is way outside my budget for a saw. Do you know the Delta or
other brand designation for an older saw (w/ gear box) that is for metal
working?

Dave


I have a 16" Walker Turner.

Variable speed via vari drive and a two speed gear box.

Gunner

"David Pidwerbecki" wrote in message
...
Grant,

Thanks for the replies.

This is good to know. There is this guy who has a pre 85 Delta
(supposedly heavier castings, etc.) and he said that it was the same one
sold for metal working, except for different sheaves. Do you know
anything of this?

Dave

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...
David Pidwerbecki wrote:
Thanks for the comments.

Is the general consensus that the wood working saws being sold by Jet,
HF,
etc. really are not good enough for metal, even when changing out the
sheave
for the proper speed?

Many people have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how exactly to
slow
down a wood-cutting bandsaw to metalcutting speeds (30-300 fpm). It isn't
usually possible to just pulley it down. The belt will slip, or the
pulleys
won't be available, or they won't fit, or whatever.

GWE




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