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General 490 bandsaw blade length. Model size inches length inches zero clearance insert. Here i put my bandsaw blade back on after pulling it off by mistake and realign the guides. Workshop supply your next project just got easier. Wood miller saw knife ltd.
General 490 1 bandsaw if this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Our purpose is to provide information about vintage machinery that is generally difficult to locate. I went thru several different brands of blades until i found timberwolf now sold as viking by lee valley and have stayed with them. Making a toy.
4478 x 12 g8976 3 wheel 1262 x 14 38 g9742 4 x 6 horizontal metal cutting with swivel head. Manufactured in quebec canada. Id get the whole range of blade sizes. 10412 x 1 g9744 9 x 16 horizontal metal cutting.
I recently purchased a general band saw model 490 1 other wise called a 15. Ive just picked up a pretty decent general 490 15 bandsaw and have a few questions. It was manufactured in 1970 in drummondville que canada. The base model came with factory guides re saw capacity at 6 18 and a hp motor.
I chose to upgrade to carter guides re saw at just over 6 a 1 hp baldor motor factory wired for 220v on a 15 amp plug a miter gauge and fence as well. From the sn h998 it would appear to be a 1969 model. Without a doubt the most usedloved machine in my shop is my old reliable general 15 inch bandsaw. Other information sources check these if you do not find your saw listed below.
Lengths and widths for popular band saws grizzly continued g8692 portable w stand. I have the same saw. Weighs a ton and darn near killed me getting it into the basement shop by myself but its up and running. I have a general internaltional bandsaw cast iron body.
Model number of this saw is the 490 and it is still manufactured today a testimonial to its quality. Click the register link above to proceed. This particular saw is an older tool inherited from my dad.