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   1985goldwing | Apr 22, 2011 08:01pm | #1

   My dad has had a Woodmaster 500 for over 30 years. He used it in his country craft business for many years. I have it now and am looking forward to many years of use for myself. The saw uses a 105 inch blade that you will have to probably have to order on line. There are many places to do that. Good luck!

   Brad

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   Oletimer | Jan 04, 2013 11:27pm | #2

   Woodmaster bandsaw buy

   Hi -- I just bought a Woodmaster model 500 at a garage sale.  I found a Woodmaster web site, and the lady who answered checked with someone, and said yes they were the manufactuers of this unit.  Upon asking for a manual, she asked me to call back and talk to a long time employee named Val, at:  800-821-6651, between 8:30 AM - 12 noon, and he only works 3 days a week.  That is EST.  

   1985goldwing, since your Dad, and now you have had this unit apparently since it was new, is it possible that you have the manual that I might buy a copy of from you?  I suppose I can figure out how to use it, but would greatly appreciate all I can learn.  The buy came with a large stack of round bands that he said fit it, but geech, they are only about the diameter of a vollyball!  Was he mistakened? 

   Thanks!

   Oletimer

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   filtersmith | Jan 06, 2013 01:11am | #3

   Volleyball-sized bandsaw blades

   Um, Oletimer, is there a chance that you have a 105-inch bandsaw blade that has simply been folded up? You can fold a bandsaw blade into an odd number (3, 5, etc.) of connected loops.  If you are not familiar with the technique of folding one up, then you can be surprised when it unfolds.  So grab your pile with gloves and toss it out there on your wood floor to see if it springs out into a 105-inch single loop. 

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   wally7763 | Dec 30, 2014 05:57pm | #7

   I have owned a model 500 for 15 years. I recently had a problem with the idler wheels rubber falling apart. I reached a outlet for the pull wheels Sperry Rubber 1-800-541-9277. The Sperry part Number is A-1200-C. if this is helpfull. I also have a original Assembly and Alignment manual. The Blade length for these machines is 108"-110". Mine was manufactured in 1982 and still is a very solid machine.

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   BRound | Sep 03, 2017 10:20am | #8

   Looking for manual

   I'm also looking for a manual.   Hopefully your still out there

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   Oletimer | Jan 23, 2013 02:39pm | #4

   Woodmaster 500

   Yes, thanks to the reply about the blades.  They ARE folded.  I realized that after posting.  And, I may have found the contact for MDHayden online, who owes that model.  I sure would like to get a copy of the manual from someone.  Or, at least any info on any possible lubrication needs, and such. 

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   TDE01 | Aug 15, 2013 01:22pm | #5

   Woodmaster 500 band saw

   I came across this e-mail when I was looking for a replacement thrust bearing for my Woodmaster bandsaw. Unfortunately it looks like I,m going to have to find another source for a part since it appears from the e-mail chain that the machine is no longer being manufactured. Anyway, I have the manual and can print a copy for you if you still need one. I didn't see anything in it regarding lubrication. I put a drop of oil every once in awhile in the usual places. I order bandsaw blades from Timber Wolf and get 109 1/2" blades.

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   Oletimer | Sep 30, 2013 05:00pm | #6

   Woodmaster model 500 bandsaw manual

   Hi! 

   I acquired a Woodmaster model 500 bandsaw, and have gotten an assembly manual of 22 pages, but it deals mainly with assembly.  If you have an operating manual, I would certainly pay you for your time, and trouble to get it to me!  I broke a blade, and need to install another.  It came with a bunch of blades. 

   Many thanks!

   Gordon "Ray"