Mattia Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 So, OK, I don't actually own it in full yet, and I'll only pick it up in a month, and I'll probably need to put in a new motor (unless I can magick some three-phase power, be it 220v or 400v from the breaker box), but still, downpayment on a bandsaw! WOO! It's old (22 years or so), Italian (Cattini), solid (cast iron wheels, iron frame, solid throughout), great condition (no rust to speak of, all adjustments smooth, runs perfectly), good features (10" resaw capacity, 1" blad capacity, upper and lower guides). Now to actually get it, build the thickness sander, build the dust collection/cyclone, and it's proper shop time baby, yeah! Gratuitous picture: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Awesome...Looks to be in great shape for its age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Awesome...Looks to be in great shape for its age. To be honest, it looks in even better shape in person. If it weren't for the nameplate with the production date on there, I would've pegged the saw as significantly newer. Heck, the owner thought it was 8-9 years old for a while, then noticed the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Nice! It's really quite frightening to think of how much you will be able to do with a real shop . I am so happy for you . I will start looking around for them billets . Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsilver Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Great find! Should be good for another 22+ years or so. How are you going to get it home - strap it to a bicycle and navigate lanes and bridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 You can use a rotary phase convertor for single phase 220v versus replacing the motor, probably will cost the same either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Looks like an excellent piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Rich: well, y'know, I'll be able to actually do more work, instead of slacking because I need to 'set up' workspace before doing anything at all! John: I'm borrowing my Uncle's VW transporter, probably also make use of it to move all my lumber (60+sets of acoustic guitar timber, 70 fingerboards, 20 maple tops, and a bunch of large boards = kinda heavy). Don't think my bike can take the weight. With care, this thing should last me a good few more decades, if not a lifetime (we'll see). Mammoth: I'm looking into one, mostly because 3-phase stuff is more efficient/wears less than single-phase stuff, but they're not terribly cheap. Found one for around the 300 mark, while second-hand single-phase motors are cheaper, if not that common in the power I need/want. Upside to a rotary converter: I can buy other machines that run on triple phase, which broadens my options considerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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