[jvsapp]

Originally Posted by cboy

You came all the way from Hawaii to Wisconson and you didn't stop in to see me. I'm REALLY peeved.

sorry cboy, it was a week of thrashing trying to get my bro's 67 camaro up and running. the day of rain really messed us up. think we could have gotten it done if that didn't happen. where u located? i'm sure i might be there again, maybe next year. hopefully i'll get a chance to post some pics of what i did in a week out there(pulled the front subframe, painted firewall and dash, cleaned subframe, new bushings, new brakes, drum to disc conversion, my bro was putting the 383 together, while i was getting everything else done.) divide and conquer kind of deal.

but i'll post the pics in a bit here(or a link to them). maybe next time i can get him to come up to your place and we can come with the camaro

[jvsapp]

Originally Posted by Youngster

If you don't have the paper work or manual that came with your saw, just call a Sears service center, give them the model number and they'll give you the information you need. Any Sears store can give you the number of a service center.

youngster

our service center here is a joke. they always tell me i have to order this myself. talk about customer service. and the manual is long gone. i think the saw is older than i am. dad got it when he was still around. all metal. they don't build it like that anymore. it's probably 30+ yrs old.

[Irelands child]

I have a $150 Harbor Freight unit that is about 10 years old. While it is not a super unit, shipping was free and it does have 16 speeds and is fine for occasional use. You really have to crank down on the adjusters or the quill will stall going thru anything much thicker then sheet metal. My biggest complaint was the Jacobs style chuck - it made nice oblong holes. I replaced it with a $50 JET chuck and it is now runs nice and true and with tight belts will drill most anything.

As far as JET tools, my 15 year old 10" table saw, made in Japan, has been a godsend for my wood shop work. The only change was a to better drive belt, and of course, a better blade(s)

[DanTwoLakes]

You can also check on Sears parts online, without calling a service center.


Am I missing something here? Why is there no adjustment to be able to use a stock band saw blade? It has to loosen to change blades, right??

[FrankR]

Get a floor pedal for safety sake. Every try to reach up and turn off a press if something gets caught and spinning? I picked up a pedal for 20 bucks and I keep my foot right where I can kicked it off.

[jvsapp]

Originally Posted by DanTwoLakes

You can also check on Sears parts online, without calling a service center.


Am I missing something here? Why is there no adjustment to be able to use a stock band saw blade? It has to loosen to change blades, right??

yeah there is a tilt to put on new blades on mine. and a tension. i really should measure it to get a new blade.


hey CBOY, here's the link:
one week in Wisconsin

[DanTwoLakes]

Originally Posted by cboy

You came all the way from Hawaii to Wisconson and you didn't stop in to see me. I'm REALLY peeved.

Maybe if you'd have spelled Wisconsin correctly he would have come. Spell checker on the fritz? Just Kidding!

[jvsapp]

Originally Posted by DanTwoLakes

Maybe if you'd have spelled Wisconsin correctly he would have come. Spell checker on the fritz? Just Kidding!

Maybe he's just as tired as i am from my trip back from Wisconsin. looks like your winter is starting, and i got out of dodge at the right time

[DanTwoLakes]

We are both in northern Wisconsin. Up here we only have two seasons........Winter, and the Fourth of July.

[jvsapp]

lol... well hopefully i'll make it out there next year and my bro can drive me up there. already got the green light from the wife