Want to resaw something?

[Ken Weaver]

Last night I had the pleasure of visiting the shops of the Greenville (SC) Wood Worker's Guild. A friend of mine is a member and we are working on building new doors for the historic St. Paul's Epsicopal Church (click for the project diary). It was a really nice facility, professional level tools but for the most part, the same kind of things I have except on a much larger scale. What was over the top was their 36" bandsaw. Took my breath away! Can you imagine?

[SARGE..g-47]

A 36" is standard in the furniture industry, Ken. A 24" is where is the "baby saw" they would have on hand for doing odd general work.

I had a chance to purchase a 36" Tannewitz about 6 months ago from a small furniture manufacturer in Arkansas in an aucton for $1200. This is a steal on that old iron as most would not be sold used for under $4000 and much usually much more.

I didn't as it weighs over a ton. Let's see, the Army Corp of Engineers could be paid to move it from Arkansas to my shop. Then I rent a crane to un-load it and the guys from Man-power I hire moves it into position.

Hmmmmm....... cost more to get it to my shop than the BS itself and not everyone has the space to put one of those monsters. Mobile kit ain't an option here.. ha.. ha...

Regards....

[Thom2]

but will it take a riser???

[cabinetman]

That's like looking at a 40' Formula with 3 - 454's, when you presently own a 14' Boston Whaler with a 20 HP Evinrude. Or, looking at a Ferrari Enzo, when you presently drive a '91 Ford Escort. Even though there's nothing wrong with a 14' Boston Whaler or a '91 Ford Escort.



"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"

[mleichtle]

I didn't as it weighs over a ton. Let's see, the Army Corp of Engineers could be paid to move it from Arkansas to my shop. Then I rent a crane to un-load it and the guys from Man-power I hire moves it into position.

Then you'd need all the blade making/welding equipment, I don't think they stock those anywhere.