Love the helper, everyone needs a sweetie like that :)

You’re granddaughter is such a good helper 😇

Thanks for your reply Dr. B. I did get my new Harvey C14 Ambassador, and with the help of two neighbors was able to walk it safely onto the Harvey mobile base that I preassembled. Harvey's mobile base seems sturdy enough, and am glad to have it. I only pull it away from the wall at most a couple of feet when resawing, and so far it is easy to turn and strong enough to handle the weight. No bearings in the wheels, but they are rigid, tough, and are adequate. BTW, out of the box the saw was well tuned, table was flat and square to the blade. Once it was cleaned up, and with some slight tuning, it is running very nicely. I did in fact balance a nickel on the table when running-so I am pretty satisfied. Nicest bandsaw I have owned. My first cut (with a Woodslicer 1/2" blade) was to resaw a two foot long 2x4 on edge and I ripped a 3/32" slice that was consistent from top to bottom & end to end! I had an older 14" General, and two Rikon 10" in the recent past. Glad I chose the Harvey.

You've got a really cute helper there! She's not at all camera-shy!

I really like all the metal and aluminum parts on theses saws. Thanks for the video.

Thanks Dr. B! I enjoyed watching... You are just like me; an everyday kind of guy! I just got mine in the shop and watched your video before I did anything else with it. Actually, I cleaned today... had to make room. This saw is an absolute beast to move. I recommend (as I did after watching you) get help to get it off the pallet so you don't damage the saw.. or yourself. It's very very heavy!!! :)

The Harvey is hard to beat at this price point

At 38:00, the pucker factor was at an all-time high. Grab a neighbor next time, friend!

Thanks for sharing you setup on the Harvey. I'm looking closely at this model to replace an underpowered Ridgid that I've spent way too much $$ on trying to get by. I originally thought that I would go with either the Jet or Laguna, but it seems the Harvey offers more for the price except for the 2 year warranty where the Jet has a 5 year. Why did you select the Harvey? Have you needed any product support since purchase? How well did they respond?

@drbdc6136

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t needed any support yet. Haven’t used it enough at this time though. I’m building a milling sled for it and that will give it a pretty good stress. My first run at it I made the sled too narrow which limits the diameter of tree I can mill. I’m hoping to get that build and some milling made/filmed in next week.

I ordered the same bandsaw less than 3 weeks ago and it came today. Your video is really helpful. One question though why cant you just put locking caster wheels through the holes in the base instead of a seperate roll base setting on plywood

@drbdc6136

2 жыл бұрын

I thought about that but would still need front wheel attachment.

Howdy Dr B. Thanks for the video and info. I’m thinking about buying this saw. I couldn’t tell in the video, did you get the blade guide arm hitting the upper wheel sorted out?

@drbdc6136

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did!

Hi Dr. B. Are you satisfied with Harvey's mobile base? Smooth, easy to operate, positive locking, any marring left on your floor? Getting ready to order my C14 and need a mobile base.

@drbdc6136

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t moved it a lot but when I do it has been nice. Being such a high center of gravity I wouldn’t get too crazy with it. Don’t tie to your trailer hitch to take it to a friends house!

Its been 1yr since the unboxing. How do you like it?

@drbdc6136

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly I’ve barely used it. I will! I became involved it remodeling my fathers upstairs bathroom it started leaking right above his recliner. Got that on video but need to edit. Then while in bathroom mode I’m doing my fiancés bathroom so we can sell or rent that house.

Thanks for uploading this video. I've been looking at this vs. the Grizzly G0513X2BF How have you found Harvey's customer support since you got it?

Is it normal to make that screeching sound every time it starts?

@orionmec

2 жыл бұрын

That is the blade slipping... I just bought mine and if it does that I'll be purchasing better wheel rubber..... and getting on Harvey for a 'soft start' motor. ...It could be lack of proper tension.... but I'll see.

@MixingGBP

2 жыл бұрын

@@orionmec thanks. I am getting a band saw for guitar making, mostly. Not sure which model or even size I need yet.

@drbdc6136

2 жыл бұрын

After cutting with it a few times the oils wore off and it is amazingly quiet.

you measured 15 11/16 and said 15 13/16. ?

@drbdc6136

Жыл бұрын

Disconnect of brain/mouth. Another reason to measure twice cut once.

It is my opinion that your depiction of the wide blade location on the top wheel is incorrect. Yes, it follows Alex Snodgrass's viewpoint from *10 years ago* when using only narrow blades. Using the gullet location in the centre of the wheel for a wide blade is very _dangerous_ . It puts far too much tension on both wheels. The blade should be *centred* back and teeth on the upper wheel. Let the lower one go unless it is very wrong.

@sandmandave2008

Жыл бұрын

There is no way I would go against Alex Snodgrass's advice. He uses the gullet in the center on wide blades as well without issues.

@jageo48

Жыл бұрын

@@sandmandave2008 Highly unlikely as the wheel tires are simply not wide enough.

@sandmandave2008

Жыл бұрын

@@jageo48 They are on my machine and are stated to do that in my owners manual. My 3/4” blade was pre installed in that position.

@jageo48

Жыл бұрын

@@sandmandave2008 That may be; however, what is not talked 'bout by you, nor Alex is where is the blade on the lower wheel? I've had 7 bandsaws over the course of my professional career, since 1970, the largest being a Wadkin 27". I could put 2T/" hook tooth blades on that monster that were 1-1/4" wide for making cedar shingles. No issues with blade wander nor anything else. Be careful following any one person for any idea whether technical or otherwise. Use intuitive feelings and common sense, aka shared knowledge. btw, if interested you can see my reviews of the Rikon bandsaw [overly hyped by mags etc ]and the latest Harvey [the best overall machine in my experience] on the Lumberjocks forum.

@staceylewisdesigns

12 күн бұрын

@@jageo48I recently purchased this machine and felt the same way about the position of the blade. Ultimately went with what the manual says and it seems to work well. I’ll take a look at your video.