imported_brian_m
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2006
- Location
- Oregon
I looked at an older smallish Walker Turner vertical band saw today. Nice piece of cast-iron that has been nicely rebuilt. I wondered whether this saw would be suitable for light metalwork use, mainly on smaller aluminum parts, perhaps with a maximum of cutting aluminum bar for mill vise jaws.
I know that the speeds will need to be fixed (and, of course, the blades) but I have a pretty good selection of AC and DC motors with VFD controllers so I can solve this problem without difficulty.
Questions:
Are there any major physical construction differences between metal and wood bandsaws?
Do metal bandsaws have the rubber tires on the drive wheels that are used in this bandsaw?
Any other factors?
Thanks,
Brian
I know that the speeds will need to be fixed (and, of course, the blades) but I have a pretty good selection of AC and DC motors with VFD controllers so I can solve this problem without difficulty.
Questions:
Are there any major physical construction differences between metal and wood bandsaws?
Do metal bandsaws have the rubber tires on the drive wheels that are used in this bandsaw?
Any other factors?
Thanks,
Brian