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Hi, are these still available?

Soak is just a term for keeping the temperature at that heat. So heat to cherry red and soak for 10 minutes means not letting it getting any hotter than cherry red. With a forge that is very difficult in my experience. Differential heat treating with a torch can be done sure, I've seen it...

Perfect, thanks for the advice. Yes, I have a propane forge and heat treat in there. Heat till non magnetic, soak for 10 mins and quench in oil. Then temper in a mini oven (not in your kitchen if you can, it smells). Spoke to a local maker (very lucky as there aren't many) and he is going to...

I would only need to make straight cuts. Is it the wider the blade the better for straight cutting only? Is it relatively easy to square something up on the bandsaw?

I get my steel from Groundflatstock or Barmond Special Steels. I cut out designs with an angle grinder and take them to the belt sander to finish.

I had enquired, its a bargain too really. Just currently don't have space. I was tempted to get a tablesaw I can store more easily and give up on the bandsaw but i think i will just wait till I have space (will be moving post lockdown)

Hi All, I just wanted to ask for advice on a band saw vs table saw for the following: 35 x 30 x 125mm blanks Cut from anywhere up to 70-80mm thick blocks Potentially book matching pieces (50mm high) Some considerations to take into account: space is a premium cost can be up to £400/500...

Hi, i'm afraid I can't reply via PM as I do not have permissions yet. Just to let you know I'll not be able to take this. I'm in Newcastle so the locations perfect but I just don't have the space. Was being far too optimistic. Cheers, Liam.

Hi John, I have been searching for a used record band saw since lockdown started. Where about would I need to pick up from? Very interested. PM to talk more :) Liam.