View Full Version : Mod for the BS??
Gene Howe
09-25-2010, 10:31 AM
Frustrated by the limited capacity of the stock SS Band Saw"
Try this.
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backhertz
09-25-2010, 11:54 AM
I've been known to buy some off the wall tools, but I think I
would pass on this one...
Gene Howe
09-25-2010, 12:20 PM
Maybe with a wee bit more engineering:D
8iowa
09-25-2010, 01:03 PM
Looks too dangerous - thank you but no!
chucks
09-25-2010, 01:52 PM
If FuncoLand can do it than why not Shopsmith?
JPG40504
09-26-2010, 11:15 AM
An 'interesting' out of the bubble 'solution'.
I would have two concerns.
Blade enclosure(must be total) - appears to have been done.:)
Support for the outer 'top wheel' - Maybe accomplished, but ?????:confused:
I bet pulley/blade alignment/tracking is a real pain to accomplish!:eek:
Gene Howe
09-26-2010, 11:49 AM
An 'interesting' out of the bubble 'solution'.
I would have two concerns.
Blade enclosure(must be total) - appears to have been done.
Support for the outer 'top wheel' - Maybe accomplished, but ?????
I bet pulley/blade alignment/tracking is a real pain to accomplish!
I don't know if this thing actually worked. It looks like it's got two motors...at least two power switches are visible. And, yeah, that top wheel "stabilizer"(?) looks a little cheesy.:eek: Not sure I'd want to use it in it's current configuration.
The pic was posted only half in jest. I've often wondered if the SS BS could be modified with a riser block. Doesn't look feasible to me, but who knows? With the new Power Pro, power wouldn't be a limiting factor. Maybe SS will introduce a bigger BS and end my speculation.:D
dusty
09-26-2010, 12:14 PM
I don't know if this thing actually worked. It looks like it's got two motors...at least two power switches are visible. And, yeah, that top wheel "stabilizer"(?) looks a little cheesy.:eek: Not sure I'd want to use it in it's current configuration.
The pic was posted only half in jest. I've often wondered if the SS BS could be modified with a riser block. Doesn't look feasible to me, but who knows? With the new Power Pro, power wouldn't be a limiting factor. Maybe SS will introduce a bigger BS and end my speculation.:DIf you want or need a bigger band saw, just buy one without a motor, mount it and drive it with the Power Pro. You don't have to wait for Shopsmith.