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Stub Mandrel23/12/2011 22:29:49
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Hi Dias,
 
I have a bandsaw that a[ppears identical to yours. I think I bought it from Chester but I''m not sure.
 
My repeated repairs of the current blade have made it too short and I want to order a new one, but I''m worried about ordering one that''s too long! I''ve tried measuring with string but as there is only a little adjustment and a bit of stretch I''m not too sure I''m gettiong it right.
 
Do you know what size your saw takes, as it should be the same as mine.
 
Thanks
 
Neil
Billy Mills23/12/2011 23:31:15
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If you find Swimbo's tape measure you can fit it in place of the blade with the adjuster wound fully out and fully in so you get the measure of the thing so as to say.....
 
Billy.
Springbok24/12/2011 01:19:59
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Hi
Go onto grizzly.com select your machine then goto manuals that will tell you does the machine not have a plate on it somewhere giving you this info. or do what billy says but watch out for oil on it.
 
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dcosta24/12/2011 01:22:04
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Hi Neil!
 
The manual states 1300 x 12,7 x 0.5 (in milimeters).
 
In fact the three saw belts I have at home (only one mounted) have the following
dimensions: 1300 x 13 x 0.6 10/14.
 
Hope this is useful
 
Dias Costa
JasonB24/12/2011 07:38:08
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Chesters site also has the blade listed at the same size
 
 
First place I would have looked if it came from them
 
They also sell spare blades in 18 & 18tpi
 
J

Edited By JasonB on 24/12/2011 07:40:38

Ian S C24/12/2011 10:46:33
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My bandsaw(one of the 4.5"/ 4"x 6") has a longer blade, but mine got a bit short at a time when I did'nt have a spare. I extended the adjustment slot, and saved the day. Ian S C
Billy Mills24/12/2011 11:14:56
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Sorry Neil, Didn't intend to risk Wrath Of Swmbo with tape measure getting oily, should have said a steel tape. Don't know if you have used bimetal bandsaw blades but they are vastly better than cheaper options, well worth the extra squids.
 
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Ian S C24/12/2011 11:38:32
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Billy, I'd second that, also I think you will find it actually costs less in the long run. Ian S C
Stub Mandrel24/12/2011 15:06:09
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Thanks All,
 
I think I may have got it from Machine Mart, but they don't list it any more - it was seeing Dias' photo that made me think here's an easy way of getting the size.
 
My trusty old Stanley tape didn't like me trying to thread it in the machine at all, but 1300 is near enough to what the string said so I'll go with that
 
My late lamented blade was a bimetal from the equally late lamented Dragon Saws. Does anyone know if they are trading again?
 
Cheers
 
Neil

Edited By Stub Mandrel on 24/12/2011 15:08:20

JasonB24/12/2011 16:27:44
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Ian now trades as Tuffsaws
 
 
J
 
 
Stub Mandrel27/12/2011 16:52:50
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Thanks Jason,
 
I've emailed Ian.
 
Neil

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