Bandsaw from ****

[codaman33]

The Simpsons had the Treehouse of Terror, but here is the Bandsaw from ****. What do you think? This is my friend, Jeremy Grubb's new, old, SCMI 9' 9hp 24" resaw capacity bandsaw. It's a wido maker. I helped him restore it, and it just goes to show you that sometimes old tools still have a lot of life left in them. And the funny thing is is it is very accurate. We were cutting the veneer off of plywood the other day, only a 1/16". Pretty impressive. Go check out the youtube videos. And if you are in the Houston area, drive over to South Houston and check it out. Also, his website is www.jjhgwoodworks.com in case you want to see some of his work. He is a really great woodworker, and he is always willing to give a word of encouragement or some advice. Enjoy.

Matt


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddPv54Kuvk4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJfIFeWpS6c

[LCHIEN]

can i get a riser block for that?

you need a 6-foot ladder to change blades.

[jhart]

Now, That's a bandsaw!!

[cgallery]

Wow! How long are the blades?

[codaman33]

I can't remember, but I think Jeremy said that they were like 12 feet something. I could probably drive my truck through them. Also, he designed and made that wooden fence. It's really accurate and easy to adjust.

All in all, it is a lot of fun to resaw stuff on. It is just scary at first. And you definitely want to pay attention because with a 9hp motor, it ain't going to get bogged down.

[codaman33]

BTW, the flames are really cool. They look sort of 3D.

[dbhost]

Nice machine....

Kind of wondering about that 9HP motor. Is that a Briggs & Stratton or what? I gotta get by and see that thing first hand... That looks pretty wild...

[codaman33]

It take about 30 minutes for the wheels to completely stop spinning. It almost doesn't even look real. Yeah, let me know when you want to go see it. His shop is off of college and main right off of I-45.

[germdoc]

I HOPE the blade never comes off those wheels accidentally. I had it happen with my Craftsman 12 inch and I just about pooped myself. Scared the heck out of me.

[Ed62]

It looks like it was made for meat cutting. You could cut a cow in half with that thing.

Ed

[LinuxRandal]

can i get a riser block for that?

Exact thing out of my mouth when I first saw this. LOL
Next,
How long did it take him to modify that Gil-Built kit.

I wouldn't want to muck up a blade on that, I bet they are a pretty penny, and not in stock at very many places.

[cobob]

I don't see a guard. Now I'm going to have dismemberment nightmares.

[SARGE..g-47]

He did a nice job on the restoration even thought the paint job probably won't add anything to it's ability. That is considered a "baby" industrail BS at 24". The standard fare is 36". I had a chance to get a Tannewitz 36" at an auction where a small furniture manufacturer shut down in Arkansas for $1600 about 4 years ago but opted to pass.

The cost to transport over a ton back to Georgia as the cost of shipping was almost as much as the saw and then how do you get it down and in position.. the fact it would en-gulf my shop as once you place it you just don't slide it over out of the way.. etc. was the negatives as I would really have loved to had it. I think most who buy these are more into the restoration of "old iron" than a true need for a saw that size.

Well done on your friends part...

[KenBurris]

Also, he designed and made that wooden fence. It's really accurate and easy to adjust.

Don't you guys have 4x4 MDF in Texas ?

[Wood_workur]

is there a brake for the blade or what?