Got Myself a new bandsaw..well..its a used saw..got it from a 71 yr old little old lady..she bought it new and used it once to cut poles for her dock at her lake home..since then its been in her garage,,its a japanese version "Rong Fu" is the name on the label..the manufature date on the label is 1987...paid $100 for it was about 5 miles from me so picked it up Sat..a little adjusting and lube and such and works great cuts very good..I'm pretty happy with it she built the 2x4 wood base it sits on as well..cool story behind her..she used to be a "49er" worked as a heavy equipment operator for 50 years I guess now retired..nice lady and fun to talk to. anyway...heres the pics.
JC
New (used) Bandsaw
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Al diamond plate should look real nice.
When the belt and pulleys are sticking out it just invites an incident. I bought this compressor new at Sears in 1971 and it had no belt guard on it, unbeliveable. I think it was 3 days before I cobbled up the guard you see on it out of scrap I had on hand.
I had the photo handy because I recently replaced the reed valves and cleaned it up (repainted the motor and guard) for a show-n-tell on another forum. Anyway when you get your guard built I hope you will post some pictures.
When the belt and pulleys are sticking out it just invites an incident. I bought this compressor new at Sears in 1971 and it had no belt guard on it, unbeliveable. I think it was 3 days before I cobbled up the guard you see on it out of scrap I had on hand.
I had the photo handy because I recently replaced the reed valves and cleaned it up (repainted the motor and guard) for a show-n-tell on another forum. Anyway when you get your guard built I hope you will post some pictures.
Just because you don’t believe it - doesn’t mean it’s not so.
Heh!
Sure brings back memories.
I bought that same compressor model back in the mid 60's for hobby use. I Used it briefly when I started my machine shop, but it didn't hold up to constant use. That's when I bought my 5 horse Quincy.
Aside from the belt guard, it was an instant flashback!
Thanks,
Harold
Sure brings back memories.
I bought that same compressor model back in the mid 60's for hobby use. I Used it briefly when I started my machine shop, but it didn't hold up to constant use. That's when I bought my 5 horse Quincy.
Aside from the belt guard, it was an instant flashback!
Thanks,
Harold