I purchased a metal cutting band saw from Sears about 28 years ago for $128. The same saw goes for $492 now. http://www.sears.com/black-bull-mbs45-4-1-2-inch-metal-cutting/p-SPM1532756414?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5 Every piece of aluminum on my KR-2 that ever needed to be cut was done on this band saw, plus numerous other projects. A steady hail of aluminum and steel saw dust chips has rained down on the motor. No problem: The air intake and exhaust for cooling are on the underside of the motor. The V-belt and pulleys are enclosed in a plastic cover. Only maintenance ever done was to replace the blades.
Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > In 1968 I bought a used Delta band saw for cutting wood. I used it some, > not > a lot. One day I put a jack shaft on it and a couple of pulleys and by > changing the belt over, it would run slow or fast and through the years I > cut a lot of metal with it. I always just blew the dust and debris off > from time to time with my air compressor... After many years the motor > failed, it had inhaled way too much aluminum and metal dust. I was able > to > rebuild it and it wasn't that expensive, but a simple little cover over > the > motor made of about anything might have prevented that from happening. > Merry Christmas Paul, enjoy your new band saw. I don't know what I would > do > without mine...... Lynn > > , but a simple little cover over the > motor made of about anything might have prevented that from happening. > Merry Christmas Paul, enjoy your new band saw. I don't know what I would > do > without mine...... Lynn > --------------------------------- > > This is MOST important. I used a light cloth over the end of the motor > with > wire twisted around the motor to hold in place, much better than > rebuilding > or replacing the motor. > PS- REMEMBER to shake the filter clean regularly. > > Phil Matheson
