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Post by modernist on Apr 4, 2008 11:10:30 GMT
A question for the machine guru's out there. I am buying a metal cutting bandsaw and have been offered a "Wespa" which I have never heard of. Any thoughts? Cheers Brian |
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Post by paulchapman on Apr 4, 2008 11:17:11 GMT
have been offered a "Wespa" which I have never heard of. Isn't that one of those bikes the Mods used to ride back in the 60s  ;D |
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Post by modernist on Apr 4, 2008 12:28:36 GMT
have been offered a "Wespa" which I have never heard of. Isn't that one of those bikes the Mods used to ride back in the 60s ;D I weckon it was -most helpful ;D |
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Post by jake on Apr 4, 2008 13:34:39 GMT
From a google, they appear to be a German company, so the Startrite bit must be badge engineering. Try "Wespa bandsaw" - the ones I clicked on were vertical saws, but they looked pretty serious kit.
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Post by 9fingers on Apr 4, 2008 19:11:34 GMT
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Post by modernist on Apr 4, 2008 20:05:21 GMT
Bought it   900mm throat which is what I need Got it for £ 2250 in the end delivered on sale or return  Its even got a lead screw on the table delivered Tuesday - can't wait cheers Brian thanks for then comments |
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Post by jake on Apr 4, 2008 20:15:31 GMT
That deserves at least one asterisked swear-word - like f**k**g hell, what a beast.
I'm intrigued, what do you need it for?
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Post by modernist on Apr 4, 2008 20:40:00 GMT
Not woodwork.
In the rest of my life - work - we are an engineering company doing linings for quarry equipment in rubber/steel composites which is a sod to cut with anything. Either the rubber stops the blade or it won't cut the steel. Currently we use hand held TCT circular saws to cut the steel and then knives to cut the rubber. The blades are £30 each and last about 10m!
Hence "the beast"
cheers
Brian
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