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Post by FAST Racing on Jan 19, 2008 9:38:58 GMT -6
Can a band saw be used to cut pinewood derby blocks and can the block be retracted safely when you want the cut to only go part way into the wood? I'm considering the Delta 9" Shopmaster Bandsaw.
Love my Delta.... Take a few minutes to "fine-tune" it. The set-up from the factory is only close. The few minutes it takes to adjust the guide blocks and rollers are well worth it.
Also the blade that comes with it is ok.... When that gets dull, spring for an Olsen brand blade, well worth the couple of extra dollars ;D
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Post by FiRENZE on Jan 20, 2008 16:54:11 GMT -6
For cutting our cars we use a 14" bandsaw manufactured by Jet. For general purpose we use a 3/16" width blade with 10 teeth per inch. For thin stock a "Timber Wolf" thin kerf 1/8" width with 14 teeth per inch. Cars currently being raced (by Firenze) in WIRL are created from laminating layers of wood stock to form the fenders and body. These cars are not a single like in a BSA kit. [/img] Firenze Derby SportsCars
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Post by dstory on Feb 14, 2011 13:42:46 GMT -6
The Jet is a nice saw. What do you think of the Grizzly?
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Post by FiRENZE on Feb 16, 2011 19:29:30 GMT -6
Don,
I have not used a Grizzly band saw. I have cut metal and wood projects using a 72" (manufacturer unknown), 36" (National), and 14" (Delta) band saw. When it came to purchasing a band saw the Jet with an enclosed base was a good choice for the capability and price.
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Post by TXDerbyDad on Dec 12, 2012 12:11:17 GMT -6
The Jet is a nice saw. What do you think of the Grizzly? Don ShapeNRace.com A bit late to this thread, but I've been researching buying a band saw, and the Grizzly GO555 Ultimate 14" band saw has been well reviewed and earned several best of awards from the various tool magazines when it was introduced ~8 years ago. From talking with someone who purchased one last year, the quality still appears to be good. I want one, I just can't afford to spend the current ~$600 shipped price tag for one right now. Actually, I just saw that Grizzly is running the a Christmas sale on the Deluxe model of the GO555, the GO555LX, and it has some additional upgraded features like cast iron wheels and an upgraded table/fence. It's also $50 cheaper and just a hair over $500 shipped. I may just stretch and get that!
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Post by FiRENZE on Dec 12, 2012 19:14:56 GMT -6
TX DerbyDad,
In earlier years I was involved in cutting out shapes for projects using several sizes of bandsaw. Each of the bandsaws were manufactured by different companies. Projects were assembled from Acrylic, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, hardwoods, plywood, sheet metal, or stainless steel. The bandsaw were 14”, 36” and 72” and a 36” scroll saw. Material thickness varied from .032” (stainless steel) to 2” clear heart Redwood. The 3/16” width blade was commonly used with an occasional ¼” width blade.
A 14” bandsaw is currently used for cutting cars, fenders, and chassis with a 3/16” width blade; 10 teeth per inch. From my experience this blade width/TPI is versatile for cutting curves in 1/8” to 1” thick wood. For tight scroll cuts in thin wood (1/8” to 3/8”) a 1/8” width blade with 14 teeth per inch. For general purpose a ¼” width blade with 10 teeth per inch.
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