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   TonyCz | Feb 25, 2008 03:22am | #1

   I have a MM16 and really like it.

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   pita | Feb 25, 2008 05:42am | #2

   Tony,

   Is the MM your first BS or was it an upgrade for you?  What was your previous BS?  If you do not mind me asking

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   TonyCz | Feb 25, 2008 08:35am | #3

   It was my first one I found the Delta's too small and light weight.  The new model of the MM16 now has an even larger resaw capacity. the one I have is 12 1/2"  

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   pita | Feb 25, 2008 08:48am | #4

   What type of blades do you use? And have you considered investing in a carbide tipped blade?

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   TonyCz | Feb 25, 2008 10:15am | #5

   I have two of the Lennox 1" carbide blades for resawing and I also have the standard plane Jane carbon steel blades for regular sawing.

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   pita | Feb 25, 2008 08:20pm | #6

   Can we go back to the MM16 for just a minute, how close do you set the back roller behind the blade both above the table and under?

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   TonyCz | Feb 25, 2008 08:58pm | #7

   Between 1/8" and 1/4"

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   HoustonHeights | Feb 26, 2008 12:16am | #8

   Unless I'm misunderstanding the previous post, I think 1/8" to 1/4" is much too far.  I can't recall where I learned this (maybe the Mark Duginski (sp?) dvd on setting up tools), but I've always set the blade guides (both sides and back) so that a sheet of paper can slip between the guide and the blade, but just barely.  So, how far?  A sheet of paper far.

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   pita | Feb 26, 2008 04:41am | #9

   Thanks, I'm on coarse setting up my MM.

   When it comes to blades do you prefure the Lenox or the Timber Wolf

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   HoustonHeights | Feb 26, 2008 06:06pm | #10

   I have experience only with the Lenox blades.  I haven't tried anything else because I've been very pleased with them.

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   pita | Mar 11, 2008 06:49am | #23

   House,

   Have you upgraded your BS dust collection?  For example, drilling a whole 2" or 4" whole to attach another hose hoping to increase dust extraction?  Or close in the space around the blade (under neither the table) to increase/maximize dust collection?

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   daryl | Feb 26, 2008 08:56pm | #12

   I also have the MM16 and think it's great (it's also the older model--still a tank). I tried Timberwolf blades but didn't like them on the MM. I stick with the Lennox carbide ones. The Timberwolf blades are a low tension blade, but the saw is one where it's designed to really crank up to 25-30,000 psi tension--double what a Delta or clone can give. So you are putting on a blade which is meant to work contrary to how the saw works. You don't put a crappy blade on a tablesaw, why would anyone do the same for an equally expensive bandsaw?I set my bottom guide as high as possible, and set everything to a folded dollar bill distance. The thrust bearing too.

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   harrycu | Feb 26, 2008 08:13pm | #11

   Quote: "but I've always set the blade guides (both sides and back) so that a sheet of paper can slip between the guide and the blade"

   Yes, I read that somewhere, too.

   Harry

    Following the path of least resistance makes rivers and men crooked.

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   Woodman41 | Feb 27, 2008 05:12am | #13

   I have a MM20. I'd buy this machine all over again.

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   pita | Feb 27, 2008 06:58am | #14

   what type of resaw blade do you use?

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   Woodman41 | Feb 28, 2008 06:43am | #18

   1" Lennox trimaster and 3/8" 3 and 4 tpi. This saw can handle a 1/4" or 3/16" but it's not ideal.

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   pita | Mar 11, 2008 06:50am | #24

   Have you done anything to you MM to improve dust collection?

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   mtvernonwood | Feb 27, 2008 06:47pm | #15

   I have a MM20 which is about 3 years old now. I am very happy with it. I use Lennox carbide blades and a starrett tension meter. I did try timberwolf blades once but was not happy (probably since as someone noted they are designed for lower tension). I have pushed a lot of dense wood through this saw and never had a problem (bubinga, ebony, wenge, mahog...) If they still exist, you might
   contact Iturra designs for a catalog. An interesting history of the rise
   and fall of delta is detailed in the catalog.

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   pita | Feb 27, 2008 07:41pm | #16

   All right someone who has a MM20...  What length do you order the blades in when the range is 166 1/16" and 169 1/4, the size blade 1" or 3/4" for re-sawing, when you are getting ready to drop $300.  Yes, my first purchase of a carb. BS blade

   Thanks - Scott

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   mtvernonwood | Feb 27, 2008 11:14pm | #17

   I have always used a 168" long and 1" wide carbide blade for
   my resawing with the MM20.

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   Woodman41 | Feb 28, 2008 06:44am | #19

   ditto, 168". I have a second trimaster that developed a bump in it, so I had 1" taken out and it works fine.

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   pita | Feb 29, 2008 08:28am | #20

   thanks, what was my luck number also, gives some flexibility in case the weld breaks and needs to be rewelded.  Do you know what the psi is on the tensioning on the mm20?  The Lenox blade will take 30,000 psi

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   mtvernonwood | Feb 29, 2008 06:11pm | #21

   I tension my 1" lennox carbides to 27500.

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   pita | Mar 01, 2008 07:23am | #22

   thanks