Proparc's New Ride!

[proparc]

I'd like to introduce you to my newest ride!

[Gerald Arana]

Nice! 

Jerry

[Tom Niebuhr]

I have a Jett band saw. You will be amazed at how often you use your band saw. Congrats.

[Randy Powell]

Yea, mine's an old Delta (back when they made metal precision units). Use it constantly.

[proparc]

I have a Jett band saw. You will be amazed at how often you use your band saw. Congrats.

My old Sears 12" crapped out. Can't function in this hobby without one.

[john ohnimus]

Gotta get one soon...!!!

[Terry Caron]

Mine's a 12" 1950s Sears by King-Seeley.
Old but good. 

Terry

[john e. holliday]

I have a Shop Smith that is going strong.

[proparc]

Mine's a 12" 1950s Sears by King-Seeley.
Old but good. 

Terry

This is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful powered tools I have ever seen.

[Terry Caron]

The Art Deco styling was what attracted me to it originally - when the guy said he didn't need it and I could have it, I fell in love with it.  .
Full disclosure: the pic's not of mine, mine's not so pristine but needed only a blade, cleaning and adjusting.
MOF tho', they're not terribly uncommon in usable/repairable condition for under $100 if one searches old tool sites.

Terry

[Dane Martin]

Mine's a 12" 1950s Sears by King-Seeley.
Old but good. 

Terry

Terry,
Wanna be friends? Can i come over and use your band saw? Lol

[Terry Caron]

Dane, any of you fellow c/l'ers are more than welcome to use it anytime! 
Or the table saw, grinders, drill press, sanders, airbrushes - whatever.
Just give me a few minutes warning, to put on the coffee. 

Terry

[Steve Helmick]

Yo, Milton...what are the blade guides? Steel or plastic fantastic? I have a 9" Delta...plastic guides. Round, I think. I might be able to stick steel in there. Is tool steel appropriate? Hardened or soft?  Steve

[Perry Rose]

I had a Craftsman bench model that lasted over 25 years. I have a Jet 14 incher now. Indispensable. Moving it from ct to la soon.

[BillP]

I think that is the Rikon with Craftsman branding..side by side they look identical and are reported to be the same. That would be my choice if I needed another one. Currently have a small B&D for tiny parts and a 9" Delta.

[proparc]

Yo, Milton...what are the blade guides? Steel or plastic fantastic? I have a 9" Delta...plastic guides. Round, I think. I might be able to stick steel in there. Is tool steel appropriate? Hardened or soft?   Steve

Steel guides. Ball Bearings

[BillP]

My 9" Delta came new with square black ceramic guides...they look like plastic but work very well.  My old B&D has steel guides (one block with slot for blade) and they work ok but can heat up a blade quickly if pushed. Next bandsaw will be the Sears clone of the Rikon.