"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Leon" wrote in message
>
>> Hey, I found a saw mill about 90 minutes from Sugarland 10 miles west of
>> Huntsville. It is a small operation and I have 200 bf on order in equal
>> amounts of White and Red Oak. I hope to pick the wood up in 2 or 3
>> weeks.
>> Seems 99% of the wood is 8' long and is typically with out knots. FAS
>> and
>> Select IIRC. I saw the quality of the rough cuts and I think a pass or 2
>> through the planer will result in 7/8" to 15/16" thick boards faced on 2
>> sides. Air dried and kiln dried to finish up.
>> $1.75 per BF.
>
> I am _very_ interested ... if you need help or company on the ride up, let
> me know.
Here is a link to their site.
http://www.mgsawmill.com/index.html
On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:46:07 GMT, "Leon"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>recommendations for a mobile base?
>
>I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>
I used the casters off an HTC 2000 and attached them directly to the
Rikon base. The complete base will hold the BS but since the base
itself is a rigid platform the casters alone make a solid base. Let
me know if you want pics. I can send you a link.
TWS
Leon wrote:
> "David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>Leon wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>>>recommendations for a mobile base?
>>>
>>>I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>>
>>how much does it weigh? If it's under 300 I'll have 1 possible suggestion
>>that works well under my BS and other equip.
>>dave
>
>
> Net weight 389 lb. IIRC the saw is around 350 lbs.
>
>
no way for me to recommend the Delta 50-345 Universal Mobile Base Kit
then. that saw is too heavy for it. max weight for the 345 is 300 lbs.
Dave
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Looks like an excellent choice, Leon. I hope it serves you well.
> The few reviews I did have a chance to read were very positive.
I hope so. The local Woodcraft indicated 40 sales in the lst 6 months with
no complaints. With the sale this month I have indicated 10 units sold not
counting mine.
> (on my list it goes...after the new vacuum pump.. or the new nesting
> software..mmmmm)
Nesting Software?
"Thomas Bunetta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I made mine Leon...
> and it sits under a 20" Minimax.
> Two sheets (pieces) of 3/4" plywood, glued and screwed together and tuba
> fours cut to receive the ply and hide the edges. Machine bolted to the
> assembly.
> Mount adequate casters and away we go!
> Tom
I'm thinking that might be a way to go also. I have a Northern Freight near
by and they have lots of different style casters.
"W Canaday" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> You suck.
No, not yet. I'll be sucking at Christmas and after the saw is assembled
and set up.
> If you are really certain you want a mobile base, you could always mount
> it in the back of my pickup truck. ;-)
Yes a mobile base is a must.
> Congrats ... I hear nothing but good about that saw.
And that is exactly what I went by when choosing the saw. Sight unseen. I
have the option to take it back if I don't like it.
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Leon wrote:
>
>> Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>> recommendations for a mobile base?
>>
>> I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
> how much does it weigh? If it's under 300 I'll have 1 possible suggestion
> that works well under my BS and other equip.
> dave
Net weight 389 lb. IIRC the saw is around 350 lbs.
I made mine Leon...
and it sits under a 20" Minimax.
Two sheets (pieces) of 3/4" plywood, glued and screwed together and tuba
fours cut to receive the ply and hide the edges. Machine bolted to the
assembly.
Mount adequate casters and away we go!
Tom
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
> recommendations for a mobile base?
>
> I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>
In article <[email protected]>,
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
> recommendations for a mobile base?
>
> I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
Looks like an excellent choice, Leon. I hope it serves you well.
The few reviews I did have a chance to read were very positive.
(on my list it goes...after the new vacuum pump.. or the new nesting
software..mmmmm)
"TWS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:46:07 GMT, "Leon"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>>recommendations for a mobile base?
>>
>>I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>>
> I used the casters off an HTC 2000 and attached them directly to the
> Rikon base. The complete base will hold the BS but since the base
> itself is a rigid platform the casters alone make a solid base. Let
> me know if you want pics. I can send you a link.
>
> TWS
I was think of attaching casters. Pictures would be great. Thank you.
"Leon" wrote in message
> Hey, I found a saw mill about 90 minutes from Sugarland 10 miles west of
> Huntsville. It is a small operation and I have 200 bf on order in equal
> amounts of White and Red Oak. I hope to pick the wood up in 2 or 3 weeks.
> Seems 99% of the wood is 8' long and is typically with out knots. FAS and
> Select IIRC. I saw the quality of the rough cuts and I think a pass or 2
> through the planer will result in 7/8" to 15/16" thick boards faced on 2
> sides. Air dried and kiln dried to finish up.
> $1.75 per BF.
I am _very_ interested ... if you need help or company on the ride up, let
me know.
--
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Last update: 11/06/05
Leon wrote:
> Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
> recommendations for a mobile base?
>
> I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>
>
how much does it weigh? If it's under 300 I'll have 1 possible
suggestion that works well under my BS and other equip.
dave
"TWS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>>
> Posted pics to ABPW. Let me know if you want higher res.
> TWS
Thank you., If you could e-mail me a higher resolution pic that would be
cool also. I have DSL so the size is of no concern.
Than again.
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:17:18 GMT, "Leon"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"TWS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:46:07 GMT, "Leon"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>>>recommendations for a mobile base?
>>>
>>>I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>>>
>> I used the casters off an HTC 2000 and attached them directly to the
>> Rikon base. The complete base will hold the BS but since the base
>> itself is a rigid platform the casters alone make a solid base. Let
>> me know if you want pics. I can send you a link.
>>
>> TWS
>
>I was think of attaching casters. Pictures would be great. Thank you.
>
>
Posted pics to ABPW. Let me know if you want higher res.
TWS
On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:46:07 +0000, Leon wrote:
> Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
> recommendations for a mobile base?
>
> I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
You suck.
If you are really certain you want a mobile base, you could always mount
it in the back of my pickup truck. ;-)
Congrats ... I hear nothing but good about that saw.
Bill
I've used the General International 50-025 base, rated at 500 pounds
maximum, for my Delta 14" bandsaw. My saw only weighs about 200 pounds, but
I can push it around in my gara-shop with one hand quite easily.
Here's a link:
http://www.general.ca/pagemach/acces/universal.html
Here's a link to the place I bought it from (no relation, they're a Canadian
based company, but ship to the US, I believe):
http://www.houseoftools.com/product.htm?pid=18408 ($60 CDN, or $51.78 US)
It did take me two tries to put it together properly. Can't remember what I
did wrong the first time, but I ended up disassembling a good chunk of it
and putting it back together correctly.
--
Clint
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Leon wrote:
>
>> "David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>>>Leon wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Now that I have ordered the Rikon 18" band saw, are there any
>>>>recommendations for a mobile base?
>>>>
>>>>I see also that wood craft has Timberwolf blades for 20% off this month.
>>>
>>>how much does it weigh? If it's under 300 I'll have 1 possible
>>>suggestion that works well under my BS and other equip.
>>>dave
>>
>>
>> Net weight 389 lb. IIRC the saw is around 350 lbs.
> no way for me to recommend the Delta 50-345 Universal Mobile Base Kit
> then. that saw is too heavy for it. max weight for the 345 is 300 lbs.
>
> Dave
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Leon" wrote in message
>
>> Nesting Software?
>
> Kinda late to be hatching turkey chicks ... parts layout software, like
> CutList, that gives you a layout and minimizes material waste.
Ohhhh.... thanks.
Hey, I found a saw mill about 90 minutes from Sugarland 10 miles west of
Huntsville. It is a small operation and I have 200 bf on order in equal
amounts of White and Red Oak. I hope to pick the wood up in 2 or 3 weeks.
Seems 99% of the wood is 8' long and is typically with out knots. FAS and
Select IIRC. I saw the quality of the rough cuts and I think a pass or 2
through the planer will result in 7/8" to 15/16" thick boards faced on 2
sides. Air dried and kiln dried to finish up.
$1.75 per BF.