8” Bandsaw 13 – Test cutting video

Finally doing some test cutting, the filming abruptly ended but is was simply the drill chuck coming loose on the drive shaft. I think we need a better solution to drive the saw.

8” Bandsaw 12 – Motor running video.

The bench setup and ready to turn on 240V power.

8” Bandsaw 11 – Testing the motor

Working out how to wire up and bench test the Simpson washing machine motor.

A very nice brushless 3-wire capacitor start motor on the left and the wiring loom on the right - how do we wire it up ???

8” Bandsaw 9 – Bench grinder

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...

8" Bandsaw 8 - Simpson washing machine

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?

8” Bandsaw 7 - Gave up on Melamine wheels

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.

8” Bandsaw 6 – More design work

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.