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BW	02/05/2019 14:32:02
249 forum posts 40 photos	Worked for me until I got an old electric hacksaw. Bill
Howard Lewis	02/05/2019 15:27:39
7227 forum posts 21 photos	If your saw, in woodcutting configuration, runs at 3,000 f p min, you need a reduction of at least 30:1 for steel. This will be hard to achieve with belts in two stages ( Would probably be two sets of 2" to 11" pulleys, in series ) If you were to opt for gear reduction, it could involve two sets of worm reduction boxes. STOP PRESS! I was recently given a small, brand new reduction box. Just checked and it appears to be 15:1.reduction. So with a 2:1 belt reduction, this would do what is required. If you are able to come to East Anglia, to collect it, it is yours, F O C. If this appeals, PM me. Howard
Plasma	02/05/2019 22:25:40
443 forum posts 1 photos	Howard thank for the very generous offer but it's a little far to come for the gear box and as one comment said it's best not to try and force a wood saw into cutting metal. I wouldn't want to spoil the original Inca saw so I will keep an eye out for s small bench bandsaw. Best regards Mick
IanT	02/05/2019 23:30:44
2147 forum posts 222 photos	INCAs are very good machines to own Mick and much prized by their owners - including yourself I'm sure. So I'm pleased to see your post above and I hope that your INCA continues to give you the same good service and pleasure in use that mine has. Good luck with finding your new metal saw. Regards, IanT

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