Paul Call bandsaw restoration project.

[Tonxi]

Even though it hasn't arrived yet I made a start. I had a dead GMC compressor with a decent sized motor but as it was seized I didn't know if it was the motor seized or the compressor.
It was outside waiting to go to the dump and all the screws holding it together were rusty.
Fortunately they come apart easily with the right tool for the job.

It works fine.I will leave the feet to mount it and take the rest off with the angle grinder.

[jeffhigh]

Looks like fun using the BIG wrench.

[J.F. Custom]

If I were you, I'd consider keeping the compressor tank itself.

Chances are, it is still in reasonable condition and would make for a great vacuum chamber down the track. If you really get hooked on this, you may wish to build a vacuum clamping system sometime and the tank would be perfect for it.

Just a thought.

Jeremy.

[needsmorecowbel]

Hey Jeremy did you have any luck with that belt sander?

[Nick]

Like your dissassembly tool! Beats a blue wrench & far more satisfying

[J.F. Custom]

Hey Jeremy did you have any luck with that belt sander?

No I'm afraid... at least, not yet.

I'm not giving up but it will take some serious modification to get going and I guess one wonders how much time and expense you can sink in such a project before it is not viable.

We'll see.

Jeremy.

[Tonxi]

If I were you, I'd consider keeping the compressor tank itself.

Chances are, it is still in reasonable condition and would make for a great vacuum chamber down the track. If you really get hooked on this, you may wish to build a vacuum clamping system sometime and the tank would be perfect for it.

Just a thought.

Jeremy.

I was planning on using it as a reservoir for my airbrush compressor but I have another 2 dead compressors to go. 1 bigger, 1 smaller.
I have been thinking of making a vacuum clamping system since I saw this article, and I am on the lookout for a fridge compressor.

http://www.glide.net.au/flyingwing/vacbag/index.html

[Tonxi]

My mate says the front wheels of his ford fiesta barely touch the road since he put it in his boot!
It must be fairly meaty.
Luckily he is coming bringing it the rest of the way in a 4wd.

[Puff]

That's just a Ford thing - wouldn't be a prob with a Commode (esp a lime green one ) Stick to the road like skwashed possums.

[Tonxi]

That's just a Ford thing - wouldn't be a prob with a Commode (esp a lime green one ) Stick to the road like skwashed possums.

I didn't know even that commodes had doors!

[Puff]

Where did doors come from?
For Lill and fellow USers boot is trunk Commode is a Australian GM product whilst a Ford is an Ocker Mazda - that should get things heated -sorry mods again

[Tonxi]

Where did doors come from?
For Lill and fellow USers boot is trunk Commode is a Australian GM product whilst a Ford is an Ocker Mazda - that should get things heated -sorry mods again

My Barina is an Ocker Suxuki!

[Puff]

Ya mean it's a Maton or an Ashton?

[Tonxi]

Ya mean it's a Maton or an Ashton?

I't's a mashed one. Here's a photo. It's a bit close up but my wife parked me in.

[woodrat]

Ya mean it's a Maton or an Ashton?

Maybe its an Aston Maton or an Ashton Martin?

[Bob Connor]

Sure it's not an Ashley Martin?

[Nick]

Looking at the first original picture it could be a Mashley Artin'

And Puff, what's wrong with Lime Green commodores?

[Lillian]

Where did doors come from?
For Lill and fellow USers boot is trunk Commode is a Australian GM product whilst a Ford is an Ocker Mazda - that should get things heated -sorry mods again

My first car was an MG Midget. All the manuals were in the Queen's English.

My second car was a Triumph Spitfire, Mark IV. Same issues with the manuals. But thanks for the translation.


Love your tag. Was it random or did you get a personalized one?

[Puff]

Have no gripe with Commodores and no aversion to Lime Green car paint. Looked good on the Kwakas. Don't think I would use it on a bug-eyed Sprite or an early TR Triumph unless I could get a Kermit or Jeremiah plate though.

[Tonxi]

Where did doors come from?
For Lill and fellow USers boot is trunk Commode is a Australian GM product whilst a Ford is an Ocker Mazda - that should get things heated -sorry mods again

My first car was an MG Midget. All the manuals were in the Queen's English.

My second car was a Triumph Spitfire, Mark IV. Same issues with the manuals. But thanks for the translation.


Love your tag. Was it random or did you get a personalized one?

I saw the car for sale online and as soon as I saw the number plate I rang up and bought it sight unseen.
It was a cheap car too.

[Tonxi]

I just got the saw. The tires look fine. No play in the bearings. The blade runs smoothly through the guides. I took the motor off and put a new plug and chord on it and it runs great now!
There is a brand new belt too.
The motor seems to haves a bit of grunt , and it ways a ton too. Plus it seemed to start in 2 stages which is a bonus.
I am going away for a couple of days but it will be all systems go on my return!

[charangohabsburg]

Sounds great!

[woodrat]

Hi Martyn, I am glad thet you got the Paul Call and that it has arrived and it is as good as you have described. Much better all round than a Chinese saw for overall quality since that is an Aussie made saw from the era where we really made good stuff in the Cast Iron tradition of "Make it Last Forever". Let us know how your "resto" goes.

Well done!

The WoodRat

[Tonxi]

Despite what the description on ebay said my 14" bandsaw has 12" wheels.
It does have over 140mm thick cutting capacity though and tensions the 1/2" blade that is on it easily.
I could set to it with an angle grinder and get 15mm more capacity in 2 minutes.
That will take care of 6" boards and meet all my ukulele needs.
I got it going but the blade is so blunt that, it is useless. I ordered a 3tpi 1/2 resaw and a 6tpi 1/4" general purpose for it.
Both bi-metal, as nobody sharpens blades around here.
Thanks to Jim for the heads up there.
The original motor is gutless despite weighing over 15kg.
The good news is that it all ran true and smooth with the blade tracking in the middle and very little vibration. The blade didn't get hot.
The motor was going to try to use runs in the wrong direction to mount easily,and so far I haven't matched it to a pulley wheel.
It has a fan mounted at the other end and it would be easier to mount the pulley in it's place but I am worried that the bearings at that end may not be up to running a belt.
I put a bigger motor still, on but it needs a smaller pulley wheel as it is running too fast. Also once I put tension on the belt, the extra load meant that my inverter no longer wanted to run it. Nor did my loaner generator. My new generator should arrive any time but it will be touch and go.
At least if I do have to run my big diesel, I will have enough power to run a vacuum cleaner dust extractor off it too.
If my new generator runs the motor I can run the vacuum cleaner off my inverter if I desire to,and have some relative quiet.
I will look for pulleys later in the week and what I find will probably determine which motor I use. Either way I should be firing as soon as my blades arrive.

[woodrat]

I am glad to hear that it runs true and with no vibrations Martyn. That is the main thing that it is essentially a sound well built machine made in Austraya!

Thanks for the update...

John the WoodRat