Converting Delta Saw to Metal Cutting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2018
- This is a several part series on slowing down the DELTA 14" bandsaw for metal cutting.
Part 1 TIPS #488 Pull Gear Speed Reducer
Part 2 TIPS #489 Gear Motor Reduction
Part 3 TIPS #490 DC Motor Reduction
Part 4 TIPS #491 VFD Motor Control
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Because of these videos I decide to restore the 14” delta I grew up with! Needs a new base and general fix up. My dad purchased it used 43 years ago
I am willing to bet every time you say nobody is going to do this there are hundreds if not thousands of people saying oh yes I am!!! Me for one. I purchased a Delta wood band saw new in 1993 when I was heavy into wood working. Now I have added a metal lathe and milling machine to my shop and need a good metal band saw. So this interest's me a lot. Keep your wonderful idea's comming
Mr. Pete,
Good morning Mr. Pete! Thanks for the shout out, I’m glad you liked the PM article. Even if few viewers actually do this same conversion, we all learn from your experiences, taking what we can and applying it in other situations. Even something as simple as how you fit the 12” pulley to the saw shaft will get filed away and possibly applied in the future. Thanks for all you do!
Most people probably have no idea what the advantages are of a vertical bandsaw. My only exposure to one was a 2,000lb DO-ALL bandsaw in my high school shop. I've never seen small versions for home hobbyists until a few years ago when people began adapting Milwaukee Portaband bandsaws for upright use in a DIY table frame. I've still not abandoned the dream of shoe horning a small DO-ALL into my shop one day.
Well I have been given an old delta wood bandsaw, Just before I retired, and has been sitting around for me to convert it too metal, Your Video was well timed for my project. Thank you for making my life a little easier with your calculations. And oh ya I know why you keep doing this, Your the consummate shop teacher. Keep the videos coming, so old guys like us keep learning, Thanks Mr Pete.
My Dad's solution to using open-frame motors for woodworking equipment was to fit nylon stockings as filters over the input end of the motor, held in place with rubber bands made from different sized inner tubes. He explained that it wasn't a perfect solution but it did help as long he remembered to keep it clean. I remember him turning the table saw off and asking me if his nylons looked okay.
20 years ago I converted a 12" Craftsman wood cutting band saw into a metal cutting saw with the use of a jack shaft. It has served me faithfully ever since. I like it because it does not have a big footprint and the conversion price was around $50.
I really enjoyed these videos so far. While the exact specifications may not apply to many people watching, the theory, the method and problem solving are all incredibly useful to someone wanting to do a similar project. I greatly appreciate all your efforts.
Awesome, gives me food for thought. At the present I’m using a portable bandsaw with a table. While this works well, the throat depth is a problem, several projects it has meant a challenge. I’m watching to gather ideas on finding a saw and doing the conversion.
Thank you for putting these videos together. I’ve been looking forward to seeing your different methods of speed reduction for these 14” band saws. Can’t wait for the next attempt!
Thanks for all the hard work. I too converted my 14" bandsaw using a DC tread mill motor, 1 1/2" motor pulley and a 14" pulley to complete the task. ENJOYED this!!!!
Mr Pete, I have given you I thought to be encouragement in the past for all your video's. Please continue to make video's that come into your mind. We your viewers may not view then know do the many events in our lives, but please know that you are cherished as a wealth of knowledge and will be mourning your loss to us for many years to come. So please take the time to any video for your many fans. We may not need the information right now, but I find that your video's are a great source of inspiration and knowledge for my/our future projects.
I really like this conversation project and look forward to seeing the final product! Thanks for sharing!
Mr. Pete, I have the 10in version of that saw. This type of modification is exactly what I will be doing to it in the future. Though it might be a bit as I'll be making some gears to make my own gearbox.
I will be trying this out on one of my wood working band saws. Thank you for all of the wonderful educational content of your videos. Just grateful you are teaching so many things. For free.
Thank you mr pete. U gave me inspiration to get out in the garage and work on mine. I'm using a 1725 motor with a 19to1 right angle reducer. Got it mocked up and spinning. Now to just finalize and permanently get it all mounted.
I think it’s a great idea and a great subject. As I’ve mentioned to you before, I rebuilt an old cast iron Craftsman vertical wood bandsaw to a metal cutter with an auger gearbox off of an old snowblower. Works absolutely beautifully, can’t imagine my shop without it. I cut steel, aluminum etc. and the blades last forever. Thanks for another great video!
Nicely done. I did a Harbor Freight band saw. And made a jack shaft to slow it down to cut metal. You have given me some other ways to get this done, thanks' Bob
Love that you think people won't do this. If I didn't also have the big brother variable speed gear box saw I would definitely to do that to my little grizzly. This is a great hack for the home shop guys. Thanks for sharing.