SHOP FOX W1715 3/4 HP Metal Cutting Bandsaw

SHOP FOX W1715 3/4 HP Metal Cutting Bandsaw

SHOP FOX W1715 3/4 HP Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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Product Details

Manufacturer: Shop Fox
Model: W1715
Product features:
  • Built-in 4-Inch dust hood
  • Blade tilts 45-Degree right
  • Heavy-duty cast iron extension wings
  • Large cast iron hand-wheels
  • Standard and dado table inserts included
Accessories:

Tools and Hardware Reviews of SHOP FOX W1715 3/4 HP Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Customer Review: Metal Cutting Bandsaw - Shop Fox W1715
Summary: 3 Stars

I purchased the Shop Fox bandsaw as a replacement for an old Sears' unit I sold at auction 10-years ago. I had to replace the Sears' motor (it was not powerful enough) and I am now replacing the Shop Fox motor (the Shop Fox-provided motor does not have enough torque to drive the blade through steel angle iron). I am replacing the SF low-powered motor with a farm-rated, heavy-duty 3/4HP with a higher-amp rating). I also did not like the somewhat flimsy legs provided by SF. I have mounted my new Shop Fox on a separate, heavy-duty, rolling table. I also had to jump too many hoops to locate replacement blades (this information should have been listed in the instruction sheets). I had to spcial-order a new 4-section step pulley for my new, more-powerful motor (larger shaft diameter required a different pulley). I will also need to replace the v-belt.

If I had not had years of prior experience with my old Sears' unit, I would have had some difficulty understanding the written SF instructions.

Further, SF should provide the customer with various motor options (a regular-duty motor, or, a heavy-duty motor for additional money) at the time of origional purchase.
JM


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