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    Alan .204
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      After moving home over Christmas the Lathe and Milling Machine are still on pallets in the shed, waiting for the weather to get better before I start to sort out the shed of dreamscheeky there are a few things I still need to get going and this is where some good advice should come in handy, the first thing I am looking to get is a band saw have seen an Axminster 338quid or there about's has any one got one of these or is there some thing better out there, the other thing's are a Dividing Head and a Rotary Table think that's it for now, nearly forgot I could do with an edge finder for the Centec Mill there seams to be quit a lot of different ones, have seen one on YouTube not electronic just simple that's what I like but don't seam to be able to find the one I'm after.

      Regards Alan.

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      Alan .204
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        #110868
        Alan .204
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          @alan-204

          This is the saw I was looking at the only thing is there is no suds on it, but do I need it.

          Al.

          Axminster MCB1155HD Swivel Head Metal Cutting Bandsaw

          #110917
          David Clark 13
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            @davidclark13

            Hi Alan.204

            I would get a 10mm diameter Starrett edge finder with a 6 mm end.

            This looks like a rod with a top hat on the end.

            This will do all you need.

            Run it at about 500 to 600 RPM.

            They are usually readily available on Ebay.

            regards David

            #110924
            Bazyle
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              @bazyle

              Alan, I don't think many amateurs would expect to use suds on a bandsaw or even a hacksaw. 1155 seems to be a small industrial design rather that the more common and cheaper 4 1/2 in Warco / Chester etc. The Axminster range does seem to be a bit different from the others. Read the reviews.

              If you get one do report back as it would be interesting to get a bit more user info.

              #110926
              Bazyle
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                @bazyle

                previous thread **LINK**

                #110955
                Alan .204
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                  @alan-204

                  Thanks for the advice David I had a look only question is there are two sorts the other one has a pointed end at the other end as well as the norm, is it worth getting that one if so what is it used for.

                  Thanks for the link Bazyle had a read through it and still don't no if its any good the comments were a bit mixed, will have to keep looking and thinking as there is no rush at the moment, what make of band saw does every one else use some pointers would be handy.

                  Regards Al.

                  #110962
                  David Clark 13
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                    @davidclark13

                    Hi There

                    Not figured out what the pointy end does but could guess.

                    You could use it part way into a hole to centre the hole.

                    I will have to try it.

                    regards david

                    #110963
                    JasonB
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                      @jasonb

                      Should be able to pick up a punch mark with the pointy end

                      Also if you intend to work in imperial then don't get a metric edge finder. 3/8" shank with a 0.200" end will be easier

                       

                      J

                      Edited By JasonB on 04/02/2013 19:14:33

                      #111050
                      Alan .204
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                        @alan-204

                        Thanks chaps as the year goes on i think there will be loads more questions, hope your all ready.

                        Alan.

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