[TheForge] replacement 4X6 horiz band saw

[Wayne Ackman]

I had to look in my manual to see what you were talking about with the
retainer screw on the hydraulics.  The unit on my saw doesn't look
anything like the one in the manual.  I have a lever up at the top that
varies how much pressure the hydraulics supply.  Works ok.

Don't remember any red blade guards at all.  Must be a valuable new
addition.

I cut a notch in the blade cover so I could loosen the screws and slide
the cover off.  At least I don't have to thread the screws every time I
replace the cover.

I hadn't thought about a blade brush, if you get something set up, I'd
be interested in how you do it.

It's really not a bad saw.  I have used it a lot.  Keep me posted as to
any fancy mods you make to it.

Wayne


Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer wrote:
> I see what you mean about the switch. Grrr...it's Grizzly frustrating.
> I put a finger knob on the retainer screw for the bottom of the 
> hydraulic unit so i could remove it by hand.
> Did the same for the retainer screws on the blade cover.
> Questions.
> 1 Does your saw still have those bright red safety blade guards between 
> the bow and the blade guards? Mine seem ill fated by the first or second 
> blade change.
> 2 Is there an easy bolt on system to wipe/brush debris from the blade?
>
> So long Rong Fu! You were a hell of a lot of saw for $135 and served me 
> well. By retirement you had parts of 4 different saws working for me.
>
> Oh crap!!! I've descended all the way down to, 
> worn-out-cheap-Chinese-tool sentimentality !!!
> Forgive me st Francis of Aspen!..pf
>
> Wayne Ackman wrote:
>   
>> I also have this swivel head grizzly.  Damn handy for quick angle cuts.  
>> the automatic shutoff never would adjust properly.  then the switch 
>> died.  I replaced it with my own switch and located it to the front of 
>> the saw where it is easier to get at.  Worth the $500 bucks, I think.
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> James Binnion wrote:
>>     
>>> On Oct 14, 2009, at 7:59 AM, ries wrote:
>>>
>>>   
>>>       
>>>> I would also recommend you check out these saws-
>>>> http://grizzly.com/products/4-x-6-Metal-Cutting-Bandsaw-w-Swivel-Head/G9742
>>>>     
>>>>         
>>> This is the saw I have and it works well for me, cuts straight and  
>>> handles a fair amount of abuse
>>>
>>>
>>> James Binnion
>>> jbin at well.com
>>>
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