I'm new to the forum and am interested in hearing anyone's opinion or experience with an Ascom Bandsaw. There's one available in Portland, OR, and from what I can tell, it looks like a solid machine although there is almost no info at all available on the internet about these saws. From what I have been able to research, Ascom may have been a brand name manufactured by Meber, made in Italy. This particular unit in Portland is listed as having 36" x 2" wheels, stands 8'10" tall, 7.5hp three-phase motor. It appears to be a direct drive. It's not ancient, but it's definitely not new. My guess is 1990's. I would also guess that the wheels are actually 900mm, as that is how most Italian saws are made. Re-saw of 20.75" and throat of 34.75".
I'm interested in this saw as a re-saw and general large-format tool for boat building.
Thanks for any leads or insight into this particular brand and confirmation (or correction) if I'm off-base about the Meber identity.
Thanks.
-Max
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