Wood-Mizer sharpening kit

[sawmillsi]

Hi guys,

I'm interested in buying a Wood-Mizer sharpening kit for a resaw bandsaw I'm thinking of buying to complement 3 x Peterson mills.

For all of you bandsaw freaks (said in a nice way of course, but with my back to the wall) , look up Gearing Moss. They are the South African agents for Petersons and Wood-Mizer. They make a resaw bandsaw called the Kerf King.

Any way, has anyone here got any good/bad experiences with the sharpening kit - I'll be taking it to Africa where they have little to no technical knowledge about this kinda thing.

Let me know (I will probably buy it anyway, it looks real good!).

Simon

[Tom]

I've used the Wood Mizer sharpener and setter for 15 years and have been well pleased.  Make sure that you carry a handful of sharpening stones (grinding wheels) with you.  Most wheels on the market are 6 or 7 inch diameter and Wood Mizer uses a 5.5 inch wheel  that little bit might make it difficult to install a blade with the larger stone.   It would be nice to be able to find an Over-the-counter grinding wheel if you plan on being out of pocket. (hidden in the jungle )  :D

The only failure I've had in all this time has been brushes (normal wear) and one grinding motor shorted out and I had to replace it.

Get two shaping stones while you are at it.  They last a lifetime but you might misplace one from time to time.  They are very important in keeping the wheel shaped properly and clean.

[sawmillsi]

Thanks Tom

I'll have to get back onto the Woodmiser agent and get him to add them to the bill

Si

[Tom]

Get some spare brushes too.

And a spray can of white lithium grease is real handy.  (hardware or auto repair store)

You can't get too much of that stuff on the moving parts.  It has helped to keep the rust down on mine, the wear minimal and it only takes a second.  You don't even have to aim real good. :D

I even hit the non-moving parts with it to control oxidation.  Stuff like the outside of the electric motors, covers, exposed threads, etc.  It's a little messy but I don't care. :D

[iain]

I like the look of the quad band resaw

http://www.gearingmoss.hostinguk.com/jobs/Kerf%20King/Quad/Quad%20Resaw1.htm

iain

[sawmillsi]

iain,

they make the bandsaws real good and strong in south africa. i think they over build a bit cause the operators are a little rough, but thats why i like them (the bandsaws).

thanks tom

si