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| bogstandard:
John, I showed a post from another site about the positioning of wheels for this type of bandsaw. It recommended that the wheels went on the opposite end to the motor, otherwise under certain cutting operations it has a tendency to tip over backwards. Don't want you getting hurt before putting it to use. John |
| John Hill:
Indeed you did John and I took good note of it. I was careful to explore the stability of the entire ensemble at the early construction stage and concluded that the weight of this steel table provides much more stability than the flimsy legs supplied as original equipment. I have not doubt that I could push it over, if I tried, but it would take considerable effort. What would be very dangerous would be to carelessly lift the saw and bang it against the stops in the upright position as that would surely spoil the day. Nonetheless your concern is not being discarded John and I have right this moment resolved to turn the saw around. Besides, I really do need to take it off again as I have discovered it is necessary to cut a hole in the table so I can get my hand underneath to reach the vice angle adjustment nuts. |
| bogstandard:
I wasn't being pushy John, just a warning in case you hadn't read it. I am sure you will now make sure you don't come to any harm. John |
| John Hill:
John, we are back home from our Sunday morning trip to the mall (I bought 3 felt markers for the 'shop) and we will be getting onto swapping this saw around this afternoon. :D |
| John Hill:
It is done, it made no difference to the stability of the system and in fact it might have made it worse as far as tipping in the vertical operating position is concerned. It made a great improvement to the stability of the saw while it is being moved. Carelessly lifting the saw and 'tossing' it back against the stops would tip it for sure. The safest thing to do would be to load the table with bricks or metal scrap etc. |
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