We need something better than a electric drill to drive the saw, what about a bench grinder.
Took off one of the wheels and was preparing to make a pulley for the grinder shaft to drive the saw with a Vee belt when I thought of the Simpson washing machine in the back of the van.
See next post...
Paid a visit to to the older daughters place on the weekend for lunch and some doggie playtime...and to pick-up the family van. In the back was her faulty washing machine which I asked them not to dispose of as I want to use the motor to power the saw.
Wondering if the motor will be suitable for the bandsaw...and can I get it to work?
I haven't posted any updates for a week or so because I've been going backwards – not to worry. Gave up with the Melamine wheels and switched to MDF which is featured in this post. Also spent time setting up a sewing machine motor to power the saw to underpowered. Then tried a grass trimmer motor, power OK but revs are far to high. For now powering the bandsaw with a Bosch drill.
Not posted any updates for a week or so because I've been going backwards - but that's OK. Gave up with the Melamine wheels and switched to MDF which is featured in this post. Also spent time setting up a sewing machine motor but not enough grunt, then tried a grass trimmer motor, power OK but revs far to high...so for now powering the bandsaw with a Bosch drill. Another thing...I think the skateboard bearings are really to small even for 8”/20cm wheels, might have to visit Schunk in Scoresby.
Bolted both wheels onto the shaft to trim them to same size and minimize radial run out, then put a 5° crown on each one.
Mudguard washers - very handy in the workshop and currently needed for my 8” band saw project.
Basically like normal washers but have a wider outside diameter which distributes the load and prevents from pulling into soft material.
