I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with it?
I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it? The
saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0411245473.1154959999@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjaddihmhfidmcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID=9876
mac davis wrote:
> On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:27:07 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN. Ridiculously
>>expensive.
> How about ordering it from Amazon.com?
Amazon.com will not ship tools to Canada.
Chris
"Jimmy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with
> it? I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it?
> The saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0411245473.1154959999@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjaddihmhfidmcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID=9876
Ridgids part number for the riser is AC5005. When you try to order, it wont
add to the cart. I've heard it's pricey so people have been using
substitutes like the Grizzly.
This place has it listed for $133:
http://www.m-and-d.com/RID-AC5005.html?mv_pc=00015
And these guys list it for $130:
http://search.cartserver.com/search/search.cgi?cartid=a-8671&category=Ridgid_Parts&maxhits=20&keywords=AC5005&go=Find+It
Do a Google search for "Ridgid AC5005".
Darrell
On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:27:07 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:
>HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN. Ridiculously
>expensive. I've read forum conversations that state the GRIZZLY 6" Riser
>kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105" blades, but I've not tried it.
>(They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact they are co-owned by the same
>people that run BusyBee up here) I'm tempted to have it shipped to a UPS
>store near the border, (I'm in Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up.
How about ordering it from Amazon.com?
I bought the Grizzly kit for my BS1400 from Amazon for less than Grizzly wanted
for it, and the Amazon purchase was shipped by Grizzly...
Might be a way around the not shipping to Canada?
Mac
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
"Darrell Dorsey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Jimmy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with
>> it? I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it?
>> The saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>>
>> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0411245473.1154959999@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjaddihmhfidmcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID=9876
>
> Ridgids part number for the riser is AC5005. When you try to order, it
> wont add to the cart. I've heard it's pricey so people have been using
> substitutes like the Grizzly.
>
> This place has it listed for $133:
> http://www.m-and-d.com/RID-AC5005.html?mv_pc=00015
>
> And these guys list it for $130:
> http://search.cartserver.com/search/search.cgi?cartid=a-8671&category=Ridgid_Parts&maxhits=20&keywords=AC5005&go=Find+It
>
> Do a Google search for "Ridgid AC5005".
>
> Darrell
And one more interesting link. These guys seem to find them at their local
HD for $60.
http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-8141.html
Darrell
>
>
I have a Ridgid, and am very happy with it.. Here's what I've done to
improve its performance
1) Replace the drive belt with a multilink belt.. drops vibration
significantly, adds a bit more power ~$20 CDN
2) Replace the upper thumb set screws for the guideblocks with allen head
setscrews Greatly improves visibility when your cutting. (Replace the steel
guideblocks with Coolblocks, while you're at it.) ~$25 CDN
3) Get a decent blade.. I like the Viking 1/2" x 3 TPI
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=30276&cat=1,41036,41037
4) Not mandatory, but I love mine.. Purchased the KREG bandsaw fence. After
setting up for drift, cuts veneer like nobodys business.
As for the RISER kit, I've run into the same problem..
HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN. Ridiculously
expensive. I've read forum conversations that state the GRIZZLY 6" Riser
kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105" blades, but I've not tried it.
(They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact they are co-owned by the same
people that run BusyBee up here) I'm tempted to have it shipped to a UPS
store near the border, (I'm in Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up.
Hope this helps you out.
Mike.
www.ottawawood.com
"JD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:20:10 +0000, Jimmy wrote:
>
>> I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with
>> it?
>> I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it? The
>> saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>>
> The bandsaw is fine. First thing though, toss out the blade that comes
> with saw. It is one poor piece of steel, dull and impossible to cut a
> straight line with. Get a good blade like TimberWolf blade or even a
> mediocre one and you will immediately notice the difference. Also, you
> will want to buy or build a fence, especially for resawing. Then take the
> time and read the instructions and tune it up. Mine will cut mahogany
> circa 1/32" veneer without trouble.
>
> JD
Yes.. I'll have to declare it. My experience so far is that I'll only have
to pay the Cdn Sales tax (7%) when I bring it in, not any specific actual
'duty', so still a savings.
Unfortunately, I have no idea how the US-Mexico exchange would work.
Today I'm making my first pen ever on my new lathe... will post a pic in
alt.binaries when assembled. Stay tuned!
Mike
www.ottawawood.com
"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 11:28:16 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>Exactly my frustration.
>>
>>MAC, thanks for the confirmation that the kit DOES fit on the BS1400, good
>>to know.
>>
>>So I'm left with shipping to a UPS Store in Ogdensburg, where they will
>>hold
>>for it for you for a small fee, then drive down and get it.
>>
>>Mike
>>
> That brings up a border question, Mike... Do you then have to declare the
> thing
> and pay duty on it?
>
> We're moving to Mexico next month and I'm wondering how I'm going to
> handle my
> usual orders with Lee Valley, PSI, etc....
>
> We'll have an address in the nearest town on the US side of the border and
> will
> pick it up there or have the local (baja) postal service pick it up on the
> weekly run, but I'm not sure how duty and stuff work...
> Mac
>
> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
"Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> As for the RISER kit, I've run into the same problem..
>
> HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN.
> Ridiculously expensive. I've read forum conversations that state the
> GRIZZLY 6" Riser kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105" blades,
> but I've not tried it. (They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact
> they are co-owned by the same people that run BusyBee up here) I'm
> tempted to have it shipped to a UPS store near the border, (I'm in
> Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up.
>
http://www.ridgidparts.com/accessories/allacc.phtml
Contains a link that lists the Ridgid riser block (pt no AC5005) for US
$59.97. Although their "Order this Product" links don't seem to be
working properly this morning, you might be able to use the website's
listed price as ammunition if you call their telephone service (listed on
the Ridgidparts.com home page as 1-866-539-1710) and they give you a
different price...
--
I was punching a text message into my phone | Reed Snellenberger
yesterday and thought, "They need to make a | rsnellenberger
phone that you can just talk into." | -at-houston.rr.com
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Thanks for the info.
Just called the, they now want 202.53 CDN! +$5 delivery
Pointed the agent to the page I was looking at that said $59.95 US =
(and that I would be more than happy to pay the US equivalent) .. she =
said she could knock 10% off the CDN $202.53.. (whoa.. a whole $20!) =
..SOOO much better.
I said PASS..
oh well. I need a laugh this morning anyhow.
I wonder if I couldn't just MAKE my own parts for it.. !
Thanks
Mike
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blades,
>> but I've not tried it. (They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact
>> they are co-owned by the same people that run BusyBee up here) I'm
>> tempted to have it shipped to a UPS store near the border, (I'm in
>> Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up.=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Thanks for the info.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Pointed the agent to the page I was =
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<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Mike</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>"Reed" <</FONT><A=20
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BusyBee up=20
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"Order this=20
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morning, you=20
might be able to use the website's <BR>> listed price as ammunition =
if you=20
call their telephone service (listed on <BR>> the Ridgidparts.com =
home page=20
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Thanks a lot for the input. Sounds like I will use the Grizzly riser.
"Darrell Dorsey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Darrell Dorsey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Jimmy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with
>>> it? I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for
>>> it? The saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>>>
>>> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0411245473.1154959999@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjaddihmhfidmcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID=9876
>>
>> Ridgids part number for the riser is AC5005. When you try to order, it
>> wont add to the cart. I've heard it's pricey so people have been using
>> substitutes like the Grizzly.
>>
>> This place has it listed for $133:
>> http://www.m-and-d.com/RID-AC5005.html?mv_pc=00015
>>
>> And these guys list it for $130:
>> http://search.cartserver.com/search/search.cgi?cartid=a-8671&category=Ridgid_Parts&maxhits=20&keywords=AC5005&go=Find+It
>>
>> Do a Google search for "Ridgid AC5005".
>>
>> Darrell
>
> And one more interesting link. These guys seem to find them at their
> local HD for $60.
>
> http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-8141.html
>
> Darrell
>>
>>
>
>
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Thanks for the info.
Just called the, they now want 202.53 CDN! +$5 delivery
Pointed the agent to the page I was looking at that said $59.95 US (and =
that I would be more than happy to pay the US equivalent) .. she said =
she could knock 10% off the CDN $202.53.. (whoa.. a whole $20!) ..SOOO =
much better.
I said PASS..
oh well. I need a laugh this morning anyhow.
I wonder if I couldn't just MAKE my own parts for it.. !
Thanks
Mike
"Reed" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
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> "Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:=20
>=20
>>=20
>> As for the RISER kit, I've run into the same problem..
>>=20
>> HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN.=20
>> Ridiculously expensive. I've read forum conversations that state the
>> GRIZZLY 6" Riser kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105" blades,
>> but I've not tried it. (They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact
>> they are co-owned by the same people that run BusyBee up here) I'm
>> tempted to have it shipped to a UPS store near the border, (I'm in
>> Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up.=20
>>=20
>=20
> http://www.ridgidparts.com/accessories/allacc.phtml
>=20
> Contains a link that lists the Ridgid riser block (pt no AC5005) for =
US
> $59.97. Although their "Order this Product" links don't seem to be=20
> working properly this morning, you might be able to use the website's=20
> listed price as ammunition if you call their telephone service (listed =
on=20
> the Ridgidparts.com home page as 1-866-539-1710) and they give you a=20
> different price...
>=20
> --=20
> I was punching a text message into my phone | Reed Snellenberger
> yesterday and thought, "They need to make a | rsnellenberger
> phone that you can just talk into." | -at-houston.rr.com
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<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Just called the, they now want 202.53 =
CDN! +$5=20
delivery</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Pointed the agent to the page I was =
looking at=20
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(whoa.. a whole $20!) ..SOOO much better.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>I said PASS..</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>oh well. I need a laugh this =
morning=20
anyhow.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>I wonder if I couldn't just MAKE my =
own parts for=20
it.. !</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Mike</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>"Reed" <</FONT><A=20
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size=3D2>[email protected]</FONT></A><FONT =
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><FONT=20
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"Mike Mac"=20
<</FONT><A href=3D"mailto:[email protected]"><FONT face=3DArial=20
size=3D2>[email protected]</FONT></A><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>> =
wrote=20
in<BR>> </FONT><A =
href=3D"news:[email protected]"><FONT=20
face=3DArial =
size=3D2>news:[email protected]</FONT></A><FONT=20
face=3DArial size=3D2>: <BR>> <BR>>> <BR>>> As for the =
RISER kit,=20
I've run into the same problem..<BR>>> <BR>>> HD doesn't =
stock it,=20
but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN. <BR>>> Ridiculously=20
expensive. I've read forum conversations that state =
the<BR>>>=20
GRIZZLY 6" Riser kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105"=20
blades,<BR>>> but I've not tried it. (They won't ship to Canada, =
due to=20
the fact<BR>>> they are co-owned by the same people that run =
BusyBee up=20
here) I'm<BR>>> tempted to have it shipped to a UPS store =
near the=20
border, (I'm in<BR>>> Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it up. =
<BR>>> <BR>> <BR>> </FONT><A=20
href=3D"http://www.ridgidparts.com/accessories/allacc.phtml"><FONT =
face=3DArial=20
size=3D2>http://www.ridgidparts.com/accessories/allacc.phtml</FONT></A><B=
R><FONT=20
face=3DArial size=3D2>> <BR>> Contains a link that lists the =
Ridgid riser=20
block (pt no AC5005) for US<BR>> $59.97. Although their "Order =
this=20
Product" links don't seem to be <BR>> working properly this morning, =
you=20
might be able to use the website's <BR>> listed price as ammunition =
if you=20
call their telephone service (listed on <BR>> the Ridgidparts.com =
home page=20
as 1-866-539-1710) and they give you a <BR>> different =
price...<BR>>=20
<BR>> -- <BR>> I was punching a text message into my =
phone |=20
Reed Snellenberger<BR>> yesterday and thought, "They need to make=20
a | rsnellenberger<BR>> phone that you can just talk=20
into." =20
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On Sat, 2 Sep 2006 14:41:51 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Yes.. I'll have to declare it. My experience so far is that I'll only have
>to pay the Cdn Sales tax (7%) when I bring it in, not any specific actual
>'duty', so still a savings.
>
>Unfortunately, I have no idea how the US-Mexico exchange would work.
I've been told that duty is up to 20%...
>
>Today I'm making my first pen ever on my new lathe... will post a pic in
>alt.binaries when assembled. Stay tuned!
COOL!
For most folks, the first one or 2 are pretty bad, but you won't know that until
you look at it after turning a lot more pens... but they're also the
"keepers"... something about those first couple of pens..
>
>Mike
>www.ottawawood.com
>
>
>
>"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 11:28:16 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Exactly my frustration.
>>>
>>>MAC, thanks for the confirmation that the kit DOES fit on the BS1400, good
>>>to know.
>>>
>>>So I'm left with shipping to a UPS Store in Ogdensburg, where they will
>>>hold
>>>for it for you for a small fee, then drive down and get it.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>
>> That brings up a border question, Mike... Do you then have to declare the
>> thing
>> and pay duty on it?
>>
>> We're moving to Mexico next month and I'm wondering how I'm going to
>> handle my
>> usual orders with Lee Valley, PSI, etc....
>>
>> We'll have an address in the nearest town on the US side of the border and
>> will
>> pick it up there or have the local (baja) postal service pick it up on the
>> weekly run, but I'm not sure how duty and stuff work...
>> Mac
>>
>> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
>> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
>
>
Mac
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:20:10 GMT, "Jimmy" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with it?
>I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it? The
>saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>
>http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0411245473.1154959999@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjaddihmhfidmcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID=9876
>
I've had one for a couple of years and am happy with it...
It would be nice to have more than 3/4 hp, but for the $300 I spent on it, it's
a lot of saw for the bucks..
On the advice of the group here, I went with the Grizzly riser kit at Amazon.com
The saw is made off shore and is branded and painted differently for whomever
markets it.. the Griz kit was 2/3 of the price for the same thing from Ridgid,
if you don't mind a green block on a gray saw.. *g*
Anyway, my saw was great from the time I assembled it... I was reading here
about setting up, changing wheel alignment and all those other things but didn't
need to do much more than put a blade on and adjust the guides... cuts straight
and no wobble, tracks in the middle of both wheels, etc..
Mac
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
Exactly my frustration.
MAC, thanks for the confirmation that the kit DOES fit on the BS1400, good
to know.
So I'm left with shipping to a UPS Store in Ogdensburg, where they will hold
for it for you for a small fee, then drive down and get it.
Mike
"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:27:07 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>HD doesn't stock it, but can Special Order it. ~$165 CDN. Ridiculously
>>expensive. I've read forum conversations that state the GRIZZLY 6" Riser
>>kit will fit, then you will need to buy 105" blades, but I've not tried
>>it.
>>(They won't ship to Canada, due to the fact they are co-owned by the same
>>people that run BusyBee up here) I'm tempted to have it shipped to a UPS
>>store near the border, (I'm in Ottawa, Ontario) and just go and pick it
>>up.
>
> How about ordering it from Amazon.com?
>
> I bought the Grizzly kit for my BS1400 from Amazon for less than Grizzly
> wanted
> for it, and the Amazon purchase was shipped by Grizzly...
> Might be a way around the not shipping to Canada?
> Mac
>
> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
> https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 11:28:16 -0400, "Mike Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Exactly my frustration.
>
>MAC, thanks for the confirmation that the kit DOES fit on the BS1400, good
>to know.
>
>So I'm left with shipping to a UPS Store in Ogdensburg, where they will hold
>for it for you for a small fee, then drive down and get it.
>
>Mike
>
That brings up a border question, Mike... Do you then have to declare the thing
and pay duty on it?
We're moving to Mexico next month and I'm wondering how I'm going to handle my
usual orders with Lee Valley, PSI, etc....
We'll have an address in the nearest town on the US side of the border and will
pick it up there or have the local (baja) postal service pick it up on the
weekly run, but I'm not sure how duty and stuff work...
Mac
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:20:10 +0000, Jimmy wrote:
> I'm looking at the Rigid band saw at H.D. Anyone had any expeiance with it?
> I can't find a riser block for it. Anyone know if one is made for it? The
> saw is here. Hope the link works, it's pretty long.
>
The bandsaw is fine. First thing though, toss out the blade that comes
with saw. It is one poor piece of steel, dull and impossible to cut a
straight line with. Get a good blade like TimberWolf blade or even a
mediocre one and you will immediately notice the difference. Also, you
will want to buy or build a fence, especially for resawing. Then take the
time and read the instructions and tune it up. Mine will cut mahogany
circa 1/32" veneer without trouble.
JD