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I was recently given a bandsaw to restore and I am looking for any info that might help me complete it. It's a 1989 American Forge & Foundry Heavy Duty Bandsaw Model 690 Not really "vintage" but it works (kind of) and needs a complete tear-down and rebuild. Any help would be appreciated.

Rather than recreating/rebuilding my current compressor I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new one. I "settled" on the Quincy QT-54 (230V, Single Phase, 24 amp draw) but have a question about startups. It seems that these compressors come with a modified pressure switch/overload relay that...

I have an older CH 5hp single stage compressor with a new motor. I am thinking about upgrading the pump to an Eaton 5hp 2 stage. Seems like this will be the best bang for my buck rather than getting a new compressor. Any downside to doing this that I am not aware of?

I need to replace the seals(7505 x 2) in an older Smith Argon Flowmeter (H1950D-580). I found a place that I can order them but they have a $50 minimum and the seals are only $3. Does anyone know of a vendor where I can get something like this? Thanks.

I decided to write this to help others who may find themselves in a similar situation. NEVER take for granted that exchanged and swapped parts on that used piece of equipment are correct. I picked up an old used compressor about a year and a half ago. It was cheap, the right size and worked...

I recently picked up an old 120V Blue M oven for curing. It works fine as it is BUT it has no timer controls. I thought I would just make a new panel using a PID controller to take care of everything. Not as simple as I thought. The problem that I'm having difficulty resolving is the power to...

I have an old 5hp/240v Campbell Hausfeld air compressor that is starting to have issues and I'm not sure how to pinpoint what is causing the problem. First off let me list all of the things that are NOT causing the problems to get them out of the way - Belt tightness Pressure switch Poor power...

I need help selecting the correct pressure switch to replace the bad one on an air compressor. I picked up an older compressor that had a failing pressure switch. And the switch on the compressor is not factory and also not rated for the compressor - the reason for the failure. 9013FHG12M1X...

I picked up what appears to be a version of a Wilton 643 1/2. I have it all disassembled EXCEPT removing the pin that holds the spindle nut in place. I saw a thread that suggested driving it out from the bottom. This method does not work here. The pin is already bottomed out and has nowhere to...

I'm making better progress than I expected on the 17-600. Vinegar soaks and a LOT of scrubbing have been key. I still need to tap the repaired hub for replacement handles, refinish the table, clean up the motor and create a decal for the serial plate. Hurricane Irma was bearing down on us here...

I'm nearly finished disassembling a 1963 17-600 DP and when I removed the quill I was never able to find the quill guide key. I guess it is missing from this machine. Does anyone have a picture of this piece? Is it just a rectangular piece of metal that rides in the quill slot? Thanks for any help.

I've been a longtime viewer and finally joined. I was given an old 17-600 (1964? #1339409) if I would come and pick it up. Can't say no to that! It was stored in a covered and semi-closed shed in South GA. It is in poor shape BUT, amazingly enough, fires up and works without any obvious...