Steel City Tool Works

Thanks for the info and glad you are not left hanging.

-- Respectfully, Paul

Last year I purchased a Steel City 14” Band Saw, putting it together was quit a task,
after I tuned it up at least it cut’s pretty good. Since it is a 2hp unit the motor is loud
and when I stop it, the motor rattles on for about for about 5 or so seconds before coming
to a full stop. I’m in the process of deciding to purchase a new saw, or just spend time
up grading this unit. I primarily use a band to saw my bird of prey patterns for further
carving, so I need my band saw for cutting around large of small sharp circles.

When I purchased this band saw, I knew very little about band saws other wish I would
have never purchased one from Steel City. So if those of you that know more about band
saws that would serve my purposes, i’m open to suggestions.
Oscar

-- Torpidhummer

Since it is a 2hp unit the motor is loud and when I stop it, the motor rattles on for about for about 5 or so seconds before coming to a full stop.

You do realize that Steel City (or any saw manufacturer for that matter) doesn’t make the motor… right? If it bugs you that much, you can just replace the motor. Or is it some other issue causing the noise?

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

You SURE it’s the motor that rattles? Maybe it’s loose bolts on the belt guard?

-- Perform A Random Act Of Kindness Today ... Pay It Forward

Oscar, Since you purchased yours a year ago you and I have different models. They revamped the entire line in the latter part of 2014. Mine came fully assembled except for the table / fence so I didn’t have the set-up woes that you had. The manual is a joke though, it was written by someone who speaks English as a second language for sure. After I figured out the band fitment problem I love mine. It’s a 1.5 hp with 12” resaw capacity, has a resaw pivot, light, mobile base, 21”x16” granite table and a circle cutting attachment that is really simple but nice. I got it for 25% off and the shipping was $49 for all three of the machines I ordered.

I was not complaining about my purchase in my op. I was just letting others know about the change coming in case someone was planning on ordering from them in the future.

I hope you find something you like better and am sorry yours isn’t up to snuff. Mine runs smooth and is very quiet. Cuts great and I could be happier with any of the machines I purchased from them.

Good Luck,
James