I'm slowly getting equiped in metal working. I have a fairly heavy duty floor model 14' band saw. Is it possible to convert this to metal cutting if a metal cutting blade the right lenght can be found ?
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12-31-2007, 02:28 PM #1
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wood cutting VS metal cutting band saws
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12-31-2007, 02:32 PM #2
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You'll not only have to change the blade, the speed will have to be reduced as well.
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12-31-2007, 03:16 PM #3
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What are you looking to cut on it?
Miller Maxstar 200 DX
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12-31-2007, 03:29 PM #4
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I probably wont be welding anything thicker than 1/4 inch or so as I only own a mm180. This will only be for my workshop where I plan to do light fabrication only. I was lookinh at getting a dry cutting chop saw or an inexpensive horizontal band saw but thought I could make use of my floor model bandsaw in the meantime.
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12-31-2007, 05:23 PM #5
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A vertical bandsaw is good for cutting 16 ga. sheet (and it's not even really good for that). I would reccomend an abrasive saw or horiz bandsaw. Dry saw or cold saw if you're rich.
Miller Maxstar 200 DX
RMLS-14 Momentary Hand Control
Miller Syncrowave 180 SD
Porter Cable 14" dry metal saw
Hitachi 4.5" grinder
http://mhayesdesign.com
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12-31-2007, 06:38 PM #6
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I converted a Powermatic vertical band saw from wood to steel, and it works great. I used a variable speed DC gearmotor from a belt conveyor to slow it down.
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