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OK, so I have my Dad's 1946 Delta bandsaw rebuilt and ready to go. Question is, what to do with the Ohio Forge. I am tempted to keep it for cutting small stuff so I don't have to reset the Delta every time I want to cut a pen blank. The Delta is primarily for slabbing all these mulberry crowns. The Ohio Forge can't take larger than a 3/8" blade and can't take a riser kit. (Hence the Delta). But it is great for cutting small stuff. It cuts true with little drift, and I have a lot of blades for it. I don't see ever taking the riser kit off the Delta, so those blades would be useless to me.

But the big problem is that my shop is FULL.

How close together can I put the two bandsaws and still be able to use them efficently? I've been rearranging the shop in my head for two weeks.

I know I regretted giving away my little three wheeler when I got the Ohio Forge because it was a pain to be constantly adjusting the big saw from slabbing to fine cutting. Greedy, greedy, greedy!!!

Sharon
 
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I was just thinking the other day about how nice it would be to have another saw to keep a thin blade on for cutting curves.

I'd say keep both but for the space issue. If you can't reasonably make the both fit ( can you put them back to back?), I'd sell the Ohio forge and consider either...

1. Getting a 10" (not 9") benchtop craftsman or rikon for the other blade (assuming you can find space for it)

2. Spending the money on more upgrades for your delta (the lever to tighten quick. Cobra spring...roller bearing guides...). The lever might save you some time changing blades.
 
I would try to find a place in my shop or garage to store the BS that I would use less often, but still be able to move it out to use it when needed.
 
Sharon I will be the last person to tell you to sell off any tool:smile: I am a tool junkie. I work out of a basement shop that I have now basically taken over the entire basement. My suggestion is if you have the room to place them side by side do so and put them on casters.Roll out the one you want to use at the time. I do this all the time with most of my tools. I have certain tools that are on casters that I roll out when needed. When not they are rolled up against a wall. I have my dust collection sytem set up so that it has quick disconnect connections. I have a 4" flex tubing that can be used on just about any tool or the tool has enough flex tubing that it rolls out with the tool when needed.

I have a Delta shaper that I have been kicking around of getting rid of only because I have so many routers to do the same jobs. They take up alot less room. I for some reason can not let it go though even though I probably will never use it again. :smile:
 
That's a great idea, especially since they are both already on wheels! I'm a tool junkie, too. Furthermore I'm married to another tool junkie. Makes for a very full shop.

I have a 9" southbend model C metal lathe that is almost as old as I am. I inherited it from my grandfather about ten years ago. I don't use it. I don't really know HOW to use it, but I cringe at the thought of parting with it. It currently resides in my laundry room because there isn't room for it in the shop. It is about the size of a small car.:biggrin:

Thanks for the good idea on the bandsaws.

Sharon

jttheclockman said:
Sharon I will be the last person to tell you to sell off any tool:smile: I am a tool junkie. I work out of a basement shop that I have now basically taken over the entire basement. My suggestion is if you have the room to place them side by side do so and put them on casters.Roll out the one you want to use at the time. I do this all the time with most of my tools. I have certain tools that are on casters that I roll out when needed. When not they are rolled up against a wall. I have my dust collection sytem set up so that it has quick disconnect connections. I have a 4" flex tubing that can be used on just about any tool or the tool has enough flex tubing that it rolls out with the tool when needed.

I have a Delta shaper that I have been kicking around of getting rid of only because I have so many routers to do the same jobs. They take up alot less room. I for some reason can not let it go though even though I probably will never use it again. :smile:
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I don't have a garage...that's my shop! My cars are sitting out in 118 degree weather!

Monty said:
I would try to find a place in my shop or garage to store the BS that I would use less often, but still be able to move it out to use it when needed.
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Time to move and find more room. Build a new building large enough for a new shop and get your car into the garage and out of the sun.
I would keep both even if I would have to put an outside leanto and house them that way. Bring them out when you need them.

One can never have enough tools.
 
I wouldn't sell it either, I just purchased a one from a friend, by basement shop is full and I am starting to use the garage.....

Sharon, you do not look like you are in your 70's, I would have thought early 50's
 
Moving doesn't mean you have to go into debt. Finding a 'hobby farm' with a few out buildings in a smaller town can cost nothing but time that the move takes. See if there is a small building that has been for sale for a long time......maybe the owner would be willing to deal. You never know what you can find until you look.

Of course, You can start getting rid of things. And like gimpy said, you don't look like you are a day over 50. You have to much wood to turn yet.
 
Keep them both! I have a 19" Grizzly for big stuff, ripping, bowl blanks, resawing, etc. I can rip stuff to pen blank size very fast. I have an OLD Delta, I use it for all small stuff, cutting in tight spaces etc. Started to sell it when I got the Grizzly, VERY glad I didn't!
 
Keep them both and "make more space". I've seen shelves built to make use of the space above your garage door to get Rubbermaid type bins off the floor. Just a thought.
 
We have a roll up door (like on a storage unit) because I didn't want to give up the ceiling clearance. I have hanging wall cabinets on three of the four walls already, most of them full of pen blanks! That limits the placement of the bandsaws because the doors on the upper cabinets can't open if the bandsaw is in front of them. With the wheels on the saws, though, I could place them in front of cabinets containing stuff that doesn't get used often. Hmmm.

When we enclosed the carport for a shop, I thought 20 by 20 would give us plenty of room. Amazing how fast we filled it up :laugh:

Right at the moment we have a 4x8 foot layout and cutting table set up in the middle of the shop to handle the big sheets of plywood for the kitchen remodel. Once it is done (one more cabinet..the broom closet) we can take that down. It will free up a lot of floor space. We are building a new workbench to replace it but it will be much smaller. Right at the moment, I have to run the jointer and planer out into the driveway to use them. Or to get anything big in or out, since they are stored across the door at the moment. Two tool junkies in one shop is a recipe for disaster!

Chatham PenWorks said:
Keep them both and "make more space". I've seen shelves built to make use of the space above your garage door to get Rubbermaid type bins off the floor. Just a thought.
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