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You’ll have to forgive my probably daft question but, when you buy a dust extractor, does it always come with the hoses?
The one below doesn’t say either way so I’m hoping they do.
http://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/fine-filter-twin-motor-80-litre-extractor–hplv
14 August 2020 at 6:58 pm #673968The parts list in the manual shows a single 2 m x100mm LH spiral hose with a hose cuf f at one end. Elsewhere the diameter is listed as 102mm (4”)
It also lists a 100×32 mm hose cuff.
You might want to consider an extra hose cuff at a minimum for the other end of the hose, depending on the outlet on your machine . It would allow you to use the hose on more than the band saw. An alternative for a more permanent connection is a hose clamp on the extractor and the cuff on the machine. Neither a second 100mm cuff nor a hose clamp are listed in the parts list.https://www.recordpower.co.uk/assets/products/product_manuals/prod_000315_manual_1429010924.pdf
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- This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by Larry Geib.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.14 August 2020 at 9:38 pm #673988Certainly every manual that we pack with our tools is also available on-line (through the service pages), and each one has a section detailing what comes with the product. I am sure other manufacturers do the same thing (certainly Record also do). These sections, along with the tech specs are generally very specific and certain basic questions can also be answered by reading the manual as well. It is always worthwhile looking at the manual before you buy the tool. Saves getting caught out when you open the box.
I’m looking for a good light for the bandsaw and was considering this:
http://www.poolewood.co.uk/product/charnwood-magnetic-led-work-light-ml28/
Do you use additional lighting with your bandsaw, and advice?
Thanks all.
In trying to combat bandsaw drift.
If I set my fence parallel to the mitre groove in the table, the fence is no longer parallel to the blade. If I set my fence parallel to the blade (using the try square), the fence is no longer parallel to the mitre groove. I’ve watched the Alex Snodgrass video, Paul’s, and others besides, but I’m still getting drift.
I’m assuming I’d have to persevere using the try square on the blade, but I’m still having a bit of a problem.
Has anyone else had this issue, if so, how did you fix it?
Thanks all.
29 September 2020 at 3:47 am #680021Assuming you have the blade adjusted so the tooth gullets are centered on the top wheel, First, set the fence parallel to the slot. Then rotate the whole table until the saw cuts without drift. This can be done without a trysquare other than as a starting place, and on some bandsaws it is counterproductive to trust the square against the blade. ( don’t think I’ve seen Snodgrass use a square)
You should be able to slightly loosen the bolts that attach the table to the tilt trunions ( four bolts on most saws) and rotate the whole table so fence and groove allow a straight and square cut.
I’ve found it’s a trial and error process. You have to test cut and make further adjustments until the blade cuts without drift, then lock the table down . You might have to repeat the process each time you replace the blade. Each blade will cut a little differently.
- This reply was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by Larry Geib.
29 September 2020 at 9:03 am #680037When you are testing don’t have the table sloppy loose. I usually have it so I tap with a soft rubber mallet to move it. Make sure you tighten up the bolts when you are done.
Michael Fortune has a great video on the process. His advice on centering the blade depends a lot on the crown of the tires. My saw has almost zero crown in the tires(urethane) so I pay more attention to the base of the gullets. You’ll have to see what works best with your saw.
Safety first. Unplug the saw when you are digging around under the table.
- This reply was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by Larry Geib.
Yes I watched that video last night. I was wondering if my table does rotate. I’ve watched a few vids on it and read the manual but I didn’t come across a rotating table.
EDIT: Watching that video again, he mentions the holes the table bolts go through, are quite large, so perhaps the table could be rotated slightly due to that.
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