My First Band Saw, Needs Fixes, Need Ideas.

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03-16-2014 06:30 PM

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Hey guys I’m excited to say I finally found a band saw in my price range that meets my needs. I found it on Craigslist, it’s a 3/4 hp 14” band saw with a base, and it has about 6” of resaw capability.

It does however need some fixes. The bracket that is pushed by the adjustment screw to center the blade on the wheel is broken. I believe it is a cast part. Here is a picture:

Also the bracket that holds a block guide (not sure of real name) is broken (just the right side one). Picture:

Does anyone have any ideas how to fix these things? Could a local welder make a fix? Are these parts replaceable with over the counter generic parts?

The saw brand is Grand Rapids Industrial Parts (parts?... forgot, it starts with a p though)

Thanks everyone! I’m excited to get her running!

-- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft | Grand Rapids, MI | www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft

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woodchuckerNJ home \| projects \| blog 1269 posts in 1600 days #1 posted 03-16-2014 06:35 PM	not the pot metal that it is… welding can’t fix it. I hope you didn’t pay to much, because you might wind up needing a machinist to make you a new one out of bar stock aluminum. The guide is no big deal. Looks like a delta or jet might fit it. See if the wheel tensioning piece looks like a delta or jet. You may get lucky. -- Jeff NJ
Jim home \| projects \| blog 119 posts in 1629 days #2 posted 03-16-2014 06:53 PM	Thanks woodchucker, yeah the whole saw was $80. I’m open to a challenge! -- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft \| Grand Rapids, MI \| www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft
tefinn home \| projects \| blog 1222 posts in 2403 days #3 posted 03-16-2014 09:02 PM	Grand Rapids Industrial Products. They’re a tool importer/reseller. Your saw is a Delta clone similar to the one HF sells or the old Reliant band saws. As Wood chucker said your best bet is to see if you can find a Delta, Jet or Grizzly part that will fit your saw. Check eReplacementparts.com. They’re probably the best bet for finding the parts you need. -- Tom Finnigan - Measures? We don't need no stinking measures! - Hmm, maybe thats why my project pieces don't fit.
Jim home \| projects \| blog 119 posts in 1629 days #4 posted 03-16-2014 09:07 PM	Perfect thanks Tefinn! Just found this assembly on Woodcraft, though I think it’s just the rollers. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001885/3608/BandRollers---Fits-Jet-and-Most-Imported-14.aspx Also here is a video I just posted onto Youtube showing the saw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvxcPF33gU0 I’m also going to begin posting my videos related to woodworking there. I’ll also be showing my complete shop “build” once we move into our “new” house in April. -- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft \| Grand Rapids, MI \| www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft
Jim home \| projects \| blog 119 posts in 1629 days #5 posted 03-16-2014 09:57 PM	I found the part, looks like it no longer made…. trying to find one in stock somewhere… any help would be awesome bracket #905189 http://www.ereplacementparts.com/bracket-p-84810.html -- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft \| Grand Rapids, MI \| www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft
Jim home \| projects \| blog 119 posts in 1629 days #6 posted 03-16-2014 11:10 PM	dang. $30 might be my only chance though http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-import-14-bandsaw-top-guide-block-bracket-part-LBS-131-or-426-02-014-0-/150964738129?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2326331851 -- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft \| Grand Rapids, MI \| www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft
Jim home \| projects \| blog 119 posts in 1629 days #7 posted 03-16-2014 11:15 PM	i found one for $25 on ebay as well but, booyah! http://www.sawcenter.com/bandsaw_parts.htm this guy sells em! He also has the other broker part, looks like I’ll be in business for about $75 http://www.sawcenter.com/bandsaw_parts.htm -- Jim from Rivertown Woodcraft \| Grand Rapids, MI \| www.YouTube.com/user/RivertownWoodcraft

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