I am thinking of buying this bandsaw and would like to hear from anyone
that has it or had it. What did you like/dislike?
How is the resaw capability. How often do you resaw a board that is
over 6"? What type of blades and guides do you have?
How much vibration is there and are you using a mobile base?
Thanks.
Dave said:
>I looked at the site you listed. It has some great things to keep in mind
>in case I get the saw.
Both models are the same physical bandsaw, only with different
cabinet/stand and motor/pulley. Both come with Chinese motors, and
both have standard NEMA mounts.
And it's not THE site, it's MY site... <g>
Good Luck
>"Greg G." wrote:
>
>> Dave said:
>>
>> >I am thinking of buying this bandsaw and would like to hear from anyone
>> >that has it or had it. What did you like/dislike?
>> >How is the resaw capability. How often do you resaw a board that is
>> >over 6"? What type of blades and guides do you have?
>> >How much vibration is there and are you using a mobile base?
>> >
>> >Thanks.
>>
>> Don't know of a 26-206, but there is a 28-206.
>> I picked one up _really_ cheap a couple of years ago.
>>
>> The Chinese motor is not very good. It rumbles and has little power.
>> It has a standard mounting frame, so it can be replaced with a real
>> motor when it (thankfully) burns up. Smells like fish when running.
>>
>> I have a riser kit on it, but resawing boards that wide with 3/4 HP is
>> problematic. Steady and carefully will accomplish the task, but it's
>> no picnic.
>>
>> The quick release is cool, as is the 4" dust collector, but it is
>> still advisable to install a lower wheel brush.
>>
>> All aftermarket Delta parts fit this saw as well as the American built
>> cousin - guides, riser kit, tires, bearings, etc.
>>
>> There is a page on my web site that details some of the things you
>> should watch for:
>>
>> http://www.thevideodoc.com/pwoodw3.htm
>>
>> Greg G.
Greg G.
Ooppsss...typo...you are right, the model numder is 28-206. The Delta site
states it has a 1 HP motor but is seems like your's has a 3/4 HP motor,
which could be the 28-276. I will check out the link you gave.
"Greg G." wrote:
> Dave said:
>
> >I am thinking of buying this bandsaw and would like to hear from anyone
> >that has it or had it. What did you like/dislike?
> >How is the resaw capability. How often do you resaw a board that is
> >over 6"? What type of blades and guides do you have?
> >How much vibration is there and are you using a mobile base?
> >
> >Thanks.
>
> Don't know of a 26-206, but there is a 28-206.
> I picked one up _really_ cheap a couple of years ago.
>
> The Chinese motor is not very good. It rumbles and has little power.
> It has a standard mounting frame, so it can be replaced with a real
> motor when it (thankfully) burns up. Smells like fish when running.
>
> I have a riser kit on it, but resawing boards that wide with 3/4 HP is
> problematic. Steady and carefully will accomplish the task, but it's
> no picnic.
>
> The quick release is cool, as is the 4" dust collector, but it is
> still advisable to install a lower wheel brush.
>
> All aftermarket Delta parts fit this saw as well as the American built
> cousin - guides, riser kit, tires, bearings, etc.
>
> There is a page on my web site that details some of the things you
> should watch for:
>
> http://www.thevideodoc.com/pwoodw3.htm
>
> Greg G.
I looked at the site you listed. It has some great things to keep in mind
in case I get the saw.
"Greg G." wrote:
> Dave said:
>
> >I am thinking of buying this bandsaw and would like to hear from anyone
> >that has it or had it. What did you like/dislike?
> >How is the resaw capability. How often do you resaw a board that is
> >over 6"? What type of blades and guides do you have?
> >How much vibration is there and are you using a mobile base?
> >
> >Thanks.
>
> Don't know of a 26-206, but there is a 28-206.
> I picked one up _really_ cheap a couple of years ago.
>
> The Chinese motor is not very good. It rumbles and has little power.
> It has a standard mounting frame, so it can be replaced with a real
> motor when it (thankfully) burns up. Smells like fish when running.
>
> I have a riser kit on it, but resawing boards that wide with 3/4 HP is
> problematic. Steady and carefully will accomplish the task, but it's
> no picnic.
>
> The quick release is cool, as is the 4" dust collector, but it is
> still advisable to install a lower wheel brush.
>
> All aftermarket Delta parts fit this saw as well as the American built
> cousin - guides, riser kit, tires, bearings, etc.
>
> There is a page on my web site that details some of the things you
> should watch for:
>
> http://www.thevideodoc.com/pwoodw3.htm
>
> Greg G.
Dave said:
>I am thinking of buying this bandsaw and would like to hear from anyone
>that has it or had it. What did you like/dislike?
>How is the resaw capability. How often do you resaw a board that is
>over 6"? What type of blades and guides do you have?
>How much vibration is there and are you using a mobile base?
>
>Thanks.
Don't know of a 26-206, but there is a 28-206.
I picked one up _really_ cheap a couple of years ago.
The Chinese motor is not very good. It rumbles and has little power.
It has a standard mounting frame, so it can be replaced with a real
motor when it (thankfully) burns up. Smells like fish when running.
I have a riser kit on it, but resawing boards that wide with 3/4 HP is
problematic. Steady and carefully will accomplish the task, but it's
no picnic.
The quick release is cool, as is the 4" dust collector, but it is
still advisable to install a lower wheel brush.
All aftermarket Delta parts fit this saw as well as the American built
cousin - guides, riser kit, tires, bearings, etc.
There is a page on my web site that details some of the things you
should watch for:
http://www.thevideodoc.com/pwoodw3.htm
Greg G.