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  1. 03-23-2013, 12:58 PM #1
    Steven Wayne
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    I picked up a few bandsaws..

    I relocated last year for a great new job. Part of the move included a much larger shop, with 3 phase power. I bought this guy right before I moved.



    I found this guy shortly after I got here and couldn't pass it up.



    Then last Sunday my buddy called and told me about this one. I've always wanted one. The thought is I can restore it and use it for whatever resawing I decide to do. It is all there. 220v 1.5 HP motor. Two of the covers are a little tweaked. I think they will straighten fine.



    The Delta got me looking a little further out on CL. That led to me driving 300 miles round trip to pick this guy up. It's a Lockformer Bett-Marr 14SM metal cutting bandsaw. It is extremely heavy. The main casting is incredible. In good working condition.



    While I was driving home I got a call about another bandsaw I had inquired on. We struck a deal and I left on another 300 mile round trip to pick up this guy. It is in excellent condition with very little use. I'm off to get it unloaded now.
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  3. 03-23-2013, 1:30 PM #2
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    Steven, do you like bandsaws? I particularly like that big old Delta and that HD Powermatic. Great machines.
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  4. 03-23-2013, 1:46 PM #3
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    I'm unsure if you have a problem or a solution. Either way you're getting a nice collection of saws there.
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    Nice score on the last Powermatic! The machine shop I served my apprenticeship in had the same model. The blade welder is nice, now you can buy blade stock by the roll. And save a lot on blades.
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    Steve, Very cool saws. Are you collecting? Reselling? Do you plan on using them all?
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    It's like collecting anvils.

    This makes the Beanie Baby and Precious Moments hoarders look reasonable.
    300 miles for a fifth bandsaw? Wowsers.
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    Quite a first post!
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  11. 03-23-2013, 3:31 PM #10
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    Better than a crack addiction. LOL. It would be pretty cool to clean them all up & restore them to their original luster.
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  12. 03-23-2013, 6:06 PM #11
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    I am quite fond of bandsaws. Not really collecting. They will be put to use. I'd like to have a snowflake or two.. And and
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Angrisani View Post
    Van? Is that you??

    LOL...................Very good Joe................Regards, Rod.
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    Believe I saw that big Powermatic on CL here on the West Side of the State....yeah you did have a long drive...how did you get it loaded?

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    If you like old saws go to www.hesswoodwork.com Dave
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  16. 03-23-2013, 10:57 PM #15
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    Jim,

    I'm in Central Washington. I got the saw in tri-cities. Loaded and unloaded with forklift.
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