Hi i recently bought this older montgomery wards horizontal/vertical band saw off a guy for $40.i dont know anything about it except there is no model number on it anywhere that i can find and it needs a new blade.Can someone tell what model it is or maybe where i could get a manual and maybe where i could get a blade.i dont have an exact pic of it but its exactly like this one here that i found online.Thank you very much
band saw help please
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mine doesnt have a name plate on it,these pics are what i found online.The only name i see on mine is on the motor its a power kraft 1/2 horse motor.Do you need a pic of that?.i guess since it says power kraft its a wards right?.thanks
rsanter
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You have a blade, right?
Take that blade down to a shop that makes the blades. A saw sharpening place generally and they will make them for you.
Generally better quality than a lot of the pre made blades
Bob
Take that blade down to a shop that makes the blades. A saw sharpening place generally and they will make them for you.
Generally better quality than a lot of the pre made blades
Bob
thebeekeeper1
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If you have a blade I know Fastenall will make a new one for the same price as a pre-made. They run about $40 for bi-metal. 
rsanter
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Also, those type of saws are very common in a number of different brands.
Take the original blade, measure lenth with a string, or roll it on a tame measure to get the lenth and you can do some new searching for a replacement.
If you buy pre made replacements then get a name brand blade.
If you to to HF and get a blade you will want to kick yourself later
Bob
Take the original blade, measure lenth with a string, or roll it on a tame measure to get the lenth and you can do some new searching for a replacement.
If you buy pre made replacements then get a name brand blade.
If you to to HF and get a blade you will want to kick yourself later
Bob
Outlawmws
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Just because the Motor is MW does not mean the saw is. Post pics of YOUR saw, "Just like" may mean nothing... (Heck you may have bought my old saw from the guy I sold it to, I think I stuck a MW motor on it way back....)
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Outlawmws
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Yep, pretty typical Taiwan re-brand. I se a tag of some sort on the gearbox cover, what's that say?
Most of these used a 64-1/2" X 1/2" blade IIR but measure yours and take a peak at where it is adjusting. if tight, you might want a tad longer, if barely getting tight then maybe a bit shorter.
That should clean up fine, and there are "tuneup" threads all over the internet for these things. They cut decently with decent blades and adjusted properly. $40 is a good deal.
Most of these used a 64-1/2" X 1/2" blade IIR but measure yours and take a peak at where it is adjusting. if tight, you might want a tad longer, if barely getting tight then maybe a bit shorter.
That should clean up fine, and there are "tuneup" threads all over the internet for these things. They cut decently with decent blades and adjusted properly. $40 is a good deal.
Outlawmws
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ps: a good mod for those is to make up a catch tray/drawer and hang it under the main base ( a couple of sheet metal or aluminum angles screwed to the legs works) and it will catch 90% of the shavings, saving a LOT of cleanup...
in your 2nd pic, the top wheel mount area where the chrome bolts are? you usually have to shim under there to get your wheels coplanar if you have trouble keeping the blade on and tracking. I think I have .030 shims behind my "Buffalo Machinery" version of this saw.
PCO6
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edbrown - The Grizzly Tools band saw is similar and you can get a .pdf from its website. There's also a pretty good video on You Tube that provides information on set up, adjustments etc.
Grizzly ...
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0622
You Tube ...
Grizzly ...
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0622
You Tube ...
gus1962
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Looks like a good band saw; needs a little clean up.
astroracer
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Enco has Bi-metal blades on sale. Bi-metal is all you want to buy. If you cut ANY steel a plain Carbon steel blade won't last as long as it takes to put the blade on.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK32?PARTPG=INSRAR2
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK32?PARTPG=INSRAR2
nomadskidoo
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Identicial to my "delta" 4"x6" verticial (1985 purchase) and no model # i could find but will find the owers manual built to deltas spec(taiwon built)
finn
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Looks a lot like my Wilton, probably from the same factory.
Mine takes a 67 1/2 inch blade, which is somewhat difficult to source. I think Grainger's discontinued it, so I'll have to have one custom made next time.
The 64 1/2" blade is more readily available (but won't fit).
Mine takes a 67 1/2 inch blade, which is somewhat difficult to source. I think Grainger's discontinued it, so I'll have to have one custom made next time.
The 64 1/2" blade is more readily available (but won't fit).
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sasquatch12
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Heck for $40.00 you can't go wrong. If the worm drive in the gear box isn't worn out, everything else on those saws can be easily repaired. Wouldn't hurt to open the cover on the gear box and change the gear oil, changed mine to standard #90 gear lube.
Great design of saws, sold by the hundreds of thousands, one of the best shop labour saving buys going!
I have an old Taiwan built model -the tags were long ago knocked off, they just came with very flimsy stands.
Check the bushing in the adjustment drive wheel for wear, if worn, again easily replaced.
Great design of saws, sold by the hundreds of thousands, one of the best shop labour saving buys going!
I have an old Taiwan built model -the tags were long ago knocked off, they just came with very flimsy stands.
Check the bushing in the adjustment drive wheel for wear, if worn, again easily replaced.
gus1962
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Started any cutting yet?