Band saw go boom!!

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While cutting some blanks on my Royobi BS901 9" band saw this afternoon. The Elevating plate hinge end let go with a loud boom. I purchased the saw in new 2003. Call the 800 number for parts. They couldn't really couldn't help me as they didn't have parts diagrams. and for a saw of that age some parts are no longer available.
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This is the block that the upper wheel hangs from and is hanging from the tensioning rod and knob.
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Wheel holder assembly.
I will be checking with Home Despots order desk since they are a parts service center.
Can't really complain it did what it was asked to do for all these years. I will be bringing in the 14" import in from the garage, and setting it up in the basement.
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I disagree with you Glen, I would have expected that saw to last much longer than it did and would convey that to the company. Heck if you knew when you purchased it that it was a disposable saw you would have purchased 2!!! Im sorry but we are as consumers getting softer in our expectations because things are being made cheaper. I think we need to hold these manufactures accountable for making a quality product!!
Sorry for the rant guess it just hit a nerve...LOL
 
snyiper said:
I disagree with you Glen, I would have expected that saw to last much longer than it did and would convey that to the company. Heck if you knew when you purchased it that it was a disposable saw you would have purchased 2!!! Im sorry but we are as consumers getting softer in our expectations because things are being made cheaper. I think we need to hold these manufactures accountable for making a quality product!!
Sorry for the rant guess it just hit a nerve...LOL
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The bolded part may be true, but I think that you have to factor cost into the equation when you decide whether to get upset over a piece of equipment breaking down. Oftentimes, our purchase decisions are made largely based on price. When we make the decision to buy the cheaper, lighter duty tool, we can't be too surprised when it craps out on us after eight or nine years of use, can we?
 
snyiper said:
Im sorry but we are as consumers getting softer in our expectations because things are being made cheaper. I think we need to hold these manufactures accountable for making a quality product!!
Sorry for the rant guess it just hit a nerve...LOL
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What you say is true, But I have used it for the manufacture of cage bird toys till last year and other fabrication work. I cut tree limbs green and dried, plastics, wood bits of all types, rubber sheeting, and some sheet steel. Tube, sheet and bar stock non ferrous metals.

The problem is there may not be parts still available, that is from the service toll free number at the company. I will be storing it till I have some time to see about making a new part and and a longer adjusting knob lead screw. As the one on the saw has always been to short. Changing blades has always been a pain.

If the part is available it may cost to much. Like the import 10" contractor saws with every body's names on them. Worn out the gear on a Delta brand on years ago. The parts cost $85.00 the saw on sale branded for Skill was on sale for $69.00 @ a big box store.

Cost me about $8.00 a year for the 11½ years, Hell I have worn thru about 15 times that in blade costs with those small 1/8" to 3/8" widest it could takeThe time I owned it. :wink:
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mb007 said:
you might try Gardner - https://www.gardnerinc.com/. I've purchased parts from them for a Ryobi table saw. I've also heard that M&D is a good place for Ryobi parts - Lawnmower parts. Parts for Generators, Pressure Washers, Power Tools, Chainsaws, Trimmers, Leaf Blowers, Snow Blowers, ATVs - but I've not used them before.
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The second one is the place that no longer stocks them according to their web site.:biggrin: Besides got two good blades for the 14" import I moved in from the garage today, the blades cost as much as the Ryobi did when I bought it 11 years or so ago.
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Any good machine shop should be able to weld that for you at a reasonable cost, good as new, maybe even better.
Charles
 
I'm glad to see this post... because Glen has a great attitude about the failure. To those that are suggesting complaining or fixing..... Remember that the replacement model (BS903) is $120 full price, less on sale.

So he's right... given the description of use... 10+ years out of a saw like this and that kind of usage isn't bad. I've paid nearly that much certain good HAND tools. I have a BS903, and it is NOT a fabulous saw, but it is a good saw. I want a bigger better one, but after a couple of years, I already feel that it has paid for itself when I have the space/money for a much better one.

This is a case where unless you can fix it yourself consider it a disposable part. Paying someone else (parts or repairs) really doesn't make any sense at all!
 
I can say that fixing the part isn't that big of a deal I need more practice TIG welding, Since it is some ally of die cast aluminum, it will be up in smoke before you can heat up the part. There isn't enough left, it would be easier to mill a new part.
The 14" band saw was imported by Trend lines, a blast from the wood working past!
The blade went on so much easier then the 9" my need some better cool blocks or have to make up some new parts. Got it just about tuned up only need to readjust the home made fence for the table.
Oh happy day!
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