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  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

MarkSingleton Wrote: (11-13-2023, 08:08 AM) --   Been following this with interest, as I have a similar saw in my "someday will get to it area" that I want to use for resawing. How do you like that ...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-13-2023, 11:53 AM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

Tapper Wrote: (11-12-2023, 08:56 PM) -- Looks nice - you have a plywood table on that saw? Doug -- Yes. I saw the design for that table on You Tube. I fits on top of the regular table and allows...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-12-2023, 10:36 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

Foss Wrote: (11-11-2023, 06:21 PM) -- I was looking at that one but a couple people mentioned that the magnet was not strong enough. Have you had any problem with yours? -- I received and installe...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-11-2023, 10:04 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

fredhargis Wrote: (11-10-2023, 03:18 PM) -- I just ordered this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M886NYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) for my lathe, and I have another on ...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-11-2023, 06:21 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

I was looking at that one. I noticed a couple people said that the magnet wasn't strong enough. have you had an issue with the magnet on yours?
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-11-2023, 06:18 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

Still waiting to receive my new motor. In the mean time.......I also want to add some integrated lighting for this band saw. Anybody add lighting to a band saw that they like? I would like to keep it...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-10-2023, 12:45 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

Well John.........I do use both, but I still prefer Craigslist. The Craigslist adds usually give much more info about the item as well as more pictures. At least that has been my experience.
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-07-2023, 02:14 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

I ordered the 1 1/2 hp Vevar motor from Ebay so we'll see how it goes. We don't get many used motors in this area on Craigslist so I though for $160 I'd give it a try.
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-07-2023, 01:55 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with the Vevar line of motors? I noticed one on Ebay for $161. says its 1 1/2HP 1750 rpm, farm duty, continuous duty and brand new. The price seems very...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-06-2023, 08:33 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp

I have a 28-200 Rockwell  band saw that I bought new in 1979 with 6" riser block in good condition. It has a 1/2hp motor. I am considering switching the motor out for a 1 1/2hp for better re-saw abili...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,534 11-06-2023, 05:14 PM
  0 Thread: Downsizing table saw
Post: RE: Downsizing table saw

I also just saw a CL posting for a Delta 36-725 for $450. Delta 36-725 vs Rigid TS 3650?
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 20 4,352 11-13-2021, 12:47 PM
  0 Thread: Downsizing table saw
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I found a slightly used TS 3650 (about a year old) on CL for $450 and I'm leaning in that direction. I'm 72 years old and even though the footprint of the 3650 is larger than a unisaw, the weight of ...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 20 4,352 11-13-2021, 11:58 AM
  0 Thread: Downsizing table saw
Post: RE: Downsizing table saw

lincmercguy Wrote: (11-13-2021, 12:21 AM) -- I ran a 3650 for quite a while. It was a used one that was an upgrade from my cheapo Craftsman. I actually had it in my basement shop at the old house. Ge...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 20 4,352 11-13-2021, 11:44 AM
  0 Thread: Downsizing table saw
Post: Downsizing table saw

Hi all, I'm a senior woodworker looking to downsize my table saw. I currently have a Unisaw which I have had for many years and  will be giving to my son. I work out of my garage and need something...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 20 4,352 11-12-2021, 01:40 PM
  0 Thread: Jet 22-44 Pro drum sander for sale
Post: Jet 22-44 Pro drum sander for sale

I have a Jet 222-44 Pro drum sander in very good condition for sale for $1225 and local pickup only ( San Francisco bay area). I bought this when I had a much larger shop and now work out of my garage...
Foss Tool Swap N' Sell 0 832 11-22-2020, 08:56 PM
  0 Thread: Help with Drill Press conversion
Post: RE: Help with Drill Press conversion

daddo Wrote: (10-30-2019, 11:33 PM) -- I had the same problem with my old drill press when the pulley broke. I found one here; https://electricmotorwarehouse.com/step-pulleys/  The 3L (3/8") belts ar...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 8 4,156 10-31-2019, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: Help with Drill Press conversion
Post: Help with Drill Press conversion

Hello all, I recently got tired of changing the belts all the time to change spindle speed  on my  40 year old 16 speed Taiwanese drill press so I decided to change to a 3 phase motor and added a VFD...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 8 4,156 10-30-2019, 07:10 PM
  0 Thread: dulling planer knives
Post: RE: dulling planer knives

Wild Turkey Wrote: (01-14-2018, 06:27 PM) -- 40 grit belt sander would be a good first step.  You'll be surprised at how fast it can strip the finish which would also take off the worst of the grit, ...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 23 12,040 01-14-2018, 06:29 PM
  0 Thread: dulling planer knives
Post: RE: dulling planer knives

Stwood_ Wrote: (01-14-2018, 05:28 PM) -- Picnic table, being outside, may have had embedded dirt and grit on the surface. Knots, hard ones, even pine knots, will dull and chip knives sometimes. Ge...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 23 12,040 01-14-2018, 05:53 PM
  0 Thread: dulling planer knives
Post: RE: dulling planer knives

KingwoodFan1989 Wrote: (01-14-2018, 04:41 PM) -- How new were the blades before you started planing this batch of boards? Not sure what kind of clear finish would wear down knives. I haven't worked m...
Foss Woodworking Power Tools 23 12,040 01-14-2018, 05:31 PM

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