Kalamazoo 8CD Opinions/Info

Ja_cain · May 2, 2019

Have one of these up for sale locally and been wanting to pick up a HBS. Guy is asking $600, but I might be able to get it down since he is moving soon and can't take it with him. Just wondering if these are good machines. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

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DDoug · May 2, 2019

Are you not happy with the current price of $600 ?

Ja_cain · May 2, 2019

digger doug said:
Are you not happy with the current price of $600 ?

It seems like a decent price, but then that's why I am deferring to the experts. It is not setup for coolant though. I'm hoping it can be retrofitted. Are they decent saws?

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m-lud · May 2, 2019

They are heavy. Simple to set up and use. Parts are available. That model stayed close to the same for years. That says something.
You could buy a tank and coolant pump and design a pan for it but I never seen one with coolant. It's not high speed. The blades last a long time cutting dry as long your careful not to cut through welds or mystery metal.
Ask the seller why he didnt use coolant.
Accuracy is usually in doing a good job setting up you guides.tracking and blade tension as long as the wheels have good bearings and good rubber tires.
I know a machinist that hates them. I didnt ask why.
600.00 is ok IMO. It looks pretty good.
I'm not going to consider myself an expert. I have used them.

machinistrrt · May 4, 2019

I have a 9AW, a little bigger, else pretty much the same. HGR, about $800, so yours is a good deal. Mine was 3ph motor, now on a VFD, and came with coolant system.

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