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86BassTrackerV17 1st fishing trip w/son 10/11/13 vids p15
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<blockquote data-quote="DaveInGA" data-source="post: 162230" data-attributes="member: 166"><p>Thanks Brine,</p><p></p><p>No picture worthy progress made since the last post, but I did make some progress:</p><p></p><p>Got some link belt, metal blades and new support bearings for the HF bandsaw, so I was able to get it set up and running. Reinstalled the original pulley system I had pulled off and replaced to get 3000RPM for woodcutting. Set up the bandsaw for 600RPM and installed the new blade. Tried a test cut and the saw cut aluminum angle like butter. I think I'm set for my straight cuts. I should have ordered a 1/8" blade, but only ordered a 1/2" blade, so I'll have to make any curved cuts using a jig saw. I may rethink this and order a 1/8" blade as well.</p><p></p><p>Got a battery and was able to complete a compression check on my motor. I definately got lucky with this boat. Compression measurements are as follows:</p><p></p><p>Cylinder 1. 155 psi</p><p>Cylinder 2. 150 psi</p><p>Cylinder 3. 150 psi</p><p>Cylinder 4. 150 psi</p><p></p><p>That's a variance of between 3 and 4 percent tops. I had some variance I think due to how tight I screwed the compression tester into the cylinders. I suspect that may account for the 5 psi difference on Cylinder 1. In any case, it's well within the 10% and the over all compression seems to be real good. I'm happy.</p><p></p><p>Now to remove the cables/controls and remove the motor from the boat so I can repair the transom.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveInGA, post: 162230, member: 166"] Thanks Brine, No picture worthy progress made since the last post, but I did make some progress: Got some link belt, metal blades and new support bearings for the HF bandsaw, so I was able to get it set up and running. Reinstalled the original pulley system I had pulled off and replaced to get 3000RPM for woodcutting. Set up the bandsaw for 600RPM and installed the new blade. Tried a test cut and the saw cut aluminum angle like butter. I think I'm set for my straight cuts. I should have ordered a 1/8" blade, but only ordered a 1/2" blade, so I'll have to make any curved cuts using a jig saw. I may rethink this and order a 1/8" blade as well. Got a battery and was able to complete a compression check on my motor. I definately got lucky with this boat. Compression measurements are as follows: Cylinder 1. 155 psi Cylinder 2. 150 psi Cylinder 3. 150 psi Cylinder 4. 150 psi That's a variance of between 3 and 4 percent tops. I had some variance I think due to how tight I screwed the compression tester into the cylinders. I suspect that may account for the 5 psi difference on Cylinder 1. In any case, it's well within the 10% and the over all compression seems to be real good. I'm happy. Now to remove the cables/controls and remove the motor from the boat so I can repair the transom. [/QUOTE]
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