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Stu in Tokyo Japan · 02-12-2005, 05:36 AM

Hey CB, the funny thing about this saw is that it runs on a universal motor that is geared down....

I was going to change it to a 3-phase one (yes I have 3-phase in my shop) but it works so well, I don't see the point. It is a bit noisy, but I wear my ear muffs anyhow....

You can see it slice up some wood here...
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It is a great saw for resawing, but I'm going to need a smaller saw for other stuff, that 12" hitachi sure looks nice, I hope they are going to offer it for sale here in Japan, the price looks good too!

Cheers!

NewMontanaWorkshop · 04-05-2005, 08:18 AM

Thought I would update this thread. The bandsaw is working nicely, I did try adapting a Ridgid 6" riser block kit to the saw but need to re-mill the alignment pins in the block before I can go any further.

As is, with it's 4-7/8" capacity, it will work for items such as bandsaw boxes except for resawing the back off the larger pieces (which instead is done on the table saw).

Now I need to pick up a smaller radius round-over bit for the drawer edging and it should be all set. I think this would be a good job for a laminate router -- smaller and easier to work around the drawer edges.

02-12-2005, 05:36 AM	#11
Stu in Tokyo Japan Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 35 View Stu in Tokyo Japan's Gallery	Report This Post! Hey CB, the funny thing about this saw is that it runs on a universal motor that is geared down.... I was going to change it to a 3-phase one (yes I have 3-phase in my shop) but it works so well, I don't see the point. It is a bit noisy, but I wear my ear muffs anyhow.... You can see it slice up some wood here... Hi-Res video Low-Res Video It is a great saw for resawing, but I'm going to need a smaller saw for other stuff, that 12" hitachi sure looks nice, I hope they are going to offer it for sale here in Japan, the price looks good too! Cheers!
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04-05-2005, 08:18 AM	#12
NewMontanaWorkshop Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 View NewMontanaWorkshop's Gallery	Report This Post! Bandsawn Boxes with the CB13F Thought I would update this thread. The bandsaw is working nicely, I did try adapting a Ridgid 6" riser block kit to the saw but need to re-mill the alignment pins in the block before I can go any further. As is, with it's 4-7/8" capacity, it will work for items such as bandsaw boxes except for resawing the back off the larger pieces (which instead is done on the table saw). Now I need to pick up a smaller radius round-over bit for the drawer edging and it should be all set. I think this would be a good job for a laminate router -- smaller and easier to work around the drawer edges.
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