tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post5841843330727059862..comments2024-03-10T05:10:30.779-05:00Comments on Sauer & Steiner: MagnificentKonradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-45901353113874087312012-01-06T22:16:48.235-05:002012-01-06T22:16:48.235-05:00Hi Wilbur,
Yeah - Raney rubs that one in as often...Hi Wilbur,<br /><br />Yeah - Raney rubs that one in as often as he can. Can't say I blame him though:)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-73015107098775086642012-01-06T22:15:26.827-05:002012-01-06T22:15:26.827-05:00Hi Eric,
Thanks for the link. I have it running s...Hi Eric,<br /><br />Thanks for the link. I have it running sweetly now, but if I have any questions - I know who to check with.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-35388361395593773042012-01-06T22:14:04.869-05:002012-01-06T22:14:04.869-05:00Hi Al,
The only down side to all this I feeling b...Hi Al,<br /><br />The only down side to all this I feeling badly that I did not support Jesse at Eagle Tools. He was a great help every time I contacted him. I know the feeling of not wanting to move... the more I pack into my shop... the more I dread the thought of ever having to move it! <br /><br />I will post an amateur photo of the upper wheel covering in the next post. <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-88789945656935468052012-01-02T22:53:00.049-05:002012-01-02T22:53:00.049-05:00So jealous. Raney told me about your bandsaw/door ...So jealous. Raney told me about your bandsaw/door issues. Glad to see that it all worked out.Wilbur Panhttp://giantcypress.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-13828477591833530252012-01-01T11:01:58.013-05:002012-01-01T11:01:58.013-05:00Hi Konrad, I'm pretty new to this (the technol...Hi Konrad, I'm pretty new to this (the technology side), love the bandsaw, it just looks like a brilliant machine.<br />I've been looking at your blog for a while now, your planes are fantastic, and your cabinet making is great, and the photography is excellent too.<br />I'm just in the middle of being made redundant from a boat builder in the Midlands in the UK, and really want to get back to woodworking full time, and making planes. I met up with Bill Carter nearly 20 years ago, at a David Stanley Auction, while I was at college (I'd left work to do full time college) and that’s when I made my first plane. A trip an hour or two up the road was all it took to be totally bowled over by Bill and his fantastic creations, I wasn't with him for long, but the impression on me was so great. So now I’m going to set up on my own, to make furniture and planes. I’ve started a blog, www.worcestershirecabinetmaker.blogspot.com I hope it’s not too similar to yours, but it’s by no means set up properly yet, I’ve got pictures to take, and add to the title, and shift some things around, but the blog is just so useful for keeping in touch with progress. I will be meeting up with Bill and Sarah in March at the next David Stanley tool auction, where I hope to purchase one of Bills planes.<br />It will be a while before I’m set up properly, due to extending the house to create more room for the family and a workshop for me, If you get time have a look.<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br />Jamie HubbardJamie Hubbardhttp://worcestershirecabinetmaker.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-12027631798742188012011-12-28T23:21:53.072-05:002011-12-28T23:21:53.072-05:00Konrad,
Wow, congrats. Gary Rogowski at the North...Konrad,<br /><br />Wow, congrats. Gary Rogowski at the Northwest Woodworking Studio has that same bandsaw. I've seen it many times and it is an impressive piece of old iron. Rogowski is a bandsaw afficionado (and loves old Yates machines), so if you have any questions about it, you might give him a shout. A picture of Gary's can be seen <a href="http://josephrturner.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/snowflake/" rel="nofollow">here</a> at one of his student's blogs.Erichttp://breenbushdesign.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-40172515257925385942011-12-28T21:40:49.915-05:002011-12-28T21:40:49.915-05:00Konrad,
That is exciting! I have an Agazzani I ...Konrad,<br /><br />That is exciting! I have an Agazzani I bought the 3-phase version. I bought it from Jesse at Eagle. They were great to work with. It was an ordeal getting it into the basement and setting up the phase converter but well worth it in the end. I don't know if I will ever be able to get it up those stairs however!<br /><br />But let's see an image of the top wheel...the snow flake.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />Al DaValleAl DaVallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163995934842964647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-60454376391456906862011-12-26T09:23:05.447-05:002011-12-26T09:23:05.447-05:00Thanks Chris,
Don't apologize for your Festoo...Thanks Chris,<br /><br />Don't apologize for your Festool drill - that is a pretty awesome self-gift too. And this was a once in a lifetime thing for me. It was a very long time in the making. <br /><br />I have a 1/2" blade on it right now (not running yet), but the tension guide has a marking for 1/4" so I would assume a 1/4" blade would be fine too. I have used only 1/2" blades on my Laguna for the last 6 years for everything from re-sawing to cutting out plane parts. I will start there on the Y30 and see how it goes. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-58946077746992540842011-12-25T04:45:17.478-05:002011-12-25T04:45:17.478-05:00Awesome saw Konrad. And I thought my new Festool ...Awesome saw Konrad. And I thought my new Festool cordless drill was a good self-bought Christmas present. I'm curious what is the smallest blade you can run on a big bandsaw like that?Chris Bamenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-76481992334419870672011-12-24T09:34:10.149-05:002011-12-24T09:34:10.149-05:00Thanks Tico.
It was a really long process, and wh...Thanks Tico.<br /><br />It was a really long process, and while there were moments when I grew impatient - I am glad I waited to find my dream saw. I think there are others that would have done everything I wanted - but I would have been somewhat disappointed. As you observed - the look of this saw is in a league of its own. <br /><br />There were a few manuals on-line that I downloaded and I one of them mentioned the vents in the upper door. It said “...which provides for air circulation, cuts down windage, and is more rigid than screen or sheet metal.” The door itself is extremely heavy so I can see the comparison to a sheet steel covering. but for me - the aesthetics of those top wheel covers is just pure inspired design. I am working on a blog entry that is all about this - once functionality has been solved - it is the designers job to impart beauty. <br /><br />Your comment about having friends helping with moving things really struck a chord with me Tico. It is a really important point and has me thinking about the manner in which my circle of friends help each other out. This could be another blog entry too! <br /><br />By all means - if you are ever up this way please feel welcome to stop by for a visit and a re-saw. <br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-76052042121616932992011-12-24T08:47:19.343-05:002011-12-24T08:47:19.343-05:00Congratulations Konrad. The whole operation, from ...Congratulations Konrad. The whole operation, from how you determined what you were going to acquire, to the rehab of the machine, and to the decision over the VFD is impressive. It's enough to cause a certain amount of envy in your readers. To top it off you have a friend like Stan.... where do you find guys like that?<br /><br />I'm curious about the fantastic design of the vented upper door. It must have been costly to manufacture. All purely for aesthetics?<br /><br />My take-away from reading this post and Ron Brese's about moving his huge machine this Spring with Jameel's help is that the cost of hiring professionals to do the complete move has to be factored into the price tag. I have one former friend who turned sour on me after being asked to help me move a 20" Rockwell band saw into my shop when it was delivered ahead of schedule and dumped in the rain on my driveway. An hour of awkward back twisting and knuckle bashing was something he never seemed to get over!<br /><br />This summer I read a fantastic biography of Samuel De Champlain which has fired me up to travel north next year. Maybe I'll swing by to have a re-saw.Tico Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743565097341810389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-35188089806569957402011-12-24T08:23:32.878-05:002011-12-24T08:23:32.878-05:00Hello Mokusakusensei,
Wow - that must have been a...Hello Mokusakusensei,<br /><br />Wow - that must have been a sad day to see your shop of 31 years torn down. And to see the Y36 disappear. Hopefully it went to a good home and is still being enjoyed. I will see if we can time the start up of the Y30 to compare them - thanks for the reference time.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-75170969466107694232011-12-24T08:17:09.447-05:002011-12-24T08:17:09.447-05:00Thanks Niels - and I agree - the best self-bought ...Thanks Niels - and I agree - the best self-bought Christmas present I have ever bought! And don't you worry - there will be a post as soon as something big gets sawn in half. <br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-81333030213694962482011-12-24T08:15:25.930-05:002011-12-24T08:15:25.930-05:00Thanks Dan. I can hardly wait myself. I am hoping ...Thanks Dan. I can hardly wait myself. I am hoping there will be some time next week to install the VFD and fire it up. I am not sure why the Y30 is less common than the Y36 - maybe worth asking at Yates. <br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-7815750099599811512011-12-24T08:13:09.242-05:002011-12-24T08:13:09.242-05:00Thanks tyler,
I noticed the Y36? in the backgroun...Thanks tyler,<br /><br />I noticed the Y36? in the background of your radial saws post. funny how you start seeing them everywhere once you are aware of them. I have gone for 10 years without having to deal with 3 phase - but you may be right in the long run - who knows where all this may end up. At this point, I cannot imagine replacing my 16" jointer for something bigger... but who knows. The reason for the 7.5 Hp is because it has a better capacity of slowing the motor down once you hit the stop button. That was the theory anyway. I will certainly write another post once the Y30 is alive. <br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-49222551655876204152011-12-23T20:37:51.146-05:002011-12-23T20:37:51.146-05:00I taught at a high school in Utah and I had a 36 Y...I taught at a high school in Utah and I had a 36 YA. I timed its start at 14.5 seconds. Smoothest bandsaw ever. The saw was sold when they tore the old school down and made a new shop in the new school. I have no idea how much it sold for, but I know that it was less than $1000.mokusakusensei--woods teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485418248370104706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-36567717878320061012011-12-23T15:34:28.549-05:002011-12-23T15:34:28.549-05:00Congratulations, best self-bought christmas presen...Congratulations, best self-bought christmas present ever!<br />That's one sexy beast from a bygone era. I can't wait to see some of massive resaws you pull off that baby.<br />Cheers,<br />NielsNIelshttp://materialogy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-15408107891516196802011-12-23T11:55:37.260-05:002011-12-23T11:55:37.260-05:00Konrad,
I'm delighted that you finally found ...Konrad,<br /><br />I'm delighted that you finally found your snowflake. I don't think you'll ever regret it. You really can't do better. I look forward to seeing updates once you start using the saw. 30" is a great size. They're not nearly as common as 36", though.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-37097897389553057282011-12-23T11:17:18.186-05:002011-12-23T11:17:18.186-05:00Ah man, tool envy over here. I've seen a Y30 ...Ah man, tool envy over here. I've seen a Y30 and Y36 in person and they're quite impressive machines, i know you made the right choice. I have a vfd for my disc sander, and although i do like all the features they offer, i wish i bit the bullet and got a rotary phase converter (the machines i'm adding tend to be 3 phase). I'm no electrician but i think a 3 hp motor will act like a 3hp motor, unless there's something seriously wrong. A 7.5hp vfd might be over kill, and they get very expensive after 5hp.<br /><br />Congrats!<br /><br />Tylermckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338448205297418118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-30418978143670473232011-12-23T08:56:48.201-05:002011-12-23T08:56:48.201-05:00Thanks Richard. Next time you are over you can try...Thanks Richard. Next time you are over you can try it out if you want. But consider yourself warned... you know what happens when you visit... :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />konradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-21326727296083505632011-12-23T08:55:52.186-05:002011-12-23T08:55:52.186-05:00Hi Michael,
That is pretty funny. If you find a Y...Hi Michael,<br /><br />That is pretty funny. If you find a Y30 - get it - I plan on making planes for a while yet:)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-26841456503553094292011-12-23T08:54:59.053-05:002011-12-23T08:54:59.053-05:00Hi Kevin,
The table saw has been somewhat redunda...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />The table saw has been somewhat redundant for a long time already. It is only used as a cross-cut sled or for the odd piece of plywood. I will not rip solid wood with it. Ever. Which meant my Laguna did 97% of all the wood cutting. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-81987225061149837012011-12-23T06:22:37.723-05:002011-12-23T06:22:37.723-05:00Good Story Konrad, lots of work for an important u...Good Story Konrad, lots of work for an important upgrade!Richard Wilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174534486190999877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-65090950336338841042011-12-23T00:58:56.264-05:002011-12-23T00:58:56.264-05:00Konrad,
Great post! Sweet saw! Now I can't dec...Konrad,<br />Great post! Sweet saw! Now I can't decide what I want (need?) worse, a K13 or a Y30......Michael Gatlingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-69081871870800322302011-12-22T22:40:48.099-05:002011-12-22T22:40:48.099-05:00Wow. That is one massive machine. Does your tabl...Wow. That is one massive machine. Does your table saw seem a little redundant now?Kevin Brehonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036860598894953939noreply@blogger.com