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    Hi,

    I purchased this Craftsman vertical bandsaw the other day. It's model number is CMWB-350.

    Does anyone on the forum have one and know where to buy spare parts for it? The switch doesn't work so if I can't fix it I'll have to replace it.

    Apparently the Craftsman is a direct copy of the Jet JBS-14 bandsaw. There's manual's on ebay:


    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/31188583...AAAMXQS6pRu6hU



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    Its probably not a no-volt switch so even if you can fix it I suggest replacement with a no-volt one.

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    Hi Ben I have a Bandsaw at my work that is much the same as your Craftsman. I don't know what Brand mine is as there is no makers plate on it that I know of. Mine is marked 'Metal Cutting' and it's always been used to cut aluminium, plastic and wood. When I worked for my old Boss we had to replace one of the Trunnions under the table, because one broke. We got the Trunnion from Hare & Forbes and it was an exact match https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/4BX042 . Hare & Forbes used to sell a Bandsaw model BP-14A https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W403 which is much the same and I just discovered too that you can still download the User & Parts list manuals for it. If you go to this Spare Parts link https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Wood-Bandsaw-Parts and just compare the parts your after to the ones for the BP-14A and see if they look the same.
    The Craftsman, Jet and Hare & Forbes Bandsaws could well be all the same and with just slight changes and different Badges. I hope this helps.
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    probably cheaper and easier to just replace it with a no-volt unit.

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    I just seen the comment about the switch by BOBL. The slot in the upper part of the switch is probably for a plastic safety key. I have a Woodwork machine that uses a safety key for the switch - with the key inserted the switch will work and with no key inserted the switch won't work. I can't access the Woodwork machine at the moment otherwise I would take a photo.

    I was just thinking about my woodwork machine and the safety key actually goes into the switch itself and not above it. The slot above your switch may not actually be for anything. There's a lot of switches on eBay such as this one https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/38417478...UAAOSw9o1gpdd0 and Hare & Forbes sell replacement switches, but a lot dearer than eBay https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Spare-Parts-Switches .
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    G'Day,

    I fixed my switch on the bandsaw.

    Now I need to replace the blade. I'm thinking of buying a bi-metal blade from H&F like this:

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B196

    and then cutting and welding it to size. Would this work? Or can I buy the right sized blade from somewhere?

    Thanks Ben.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwal74 View Post
    and then cutting and welding it to size. Would this work? Or can I buy the right sized blade from somewhere?
    Just go to any saw doctor (saw sharpening service) and they will make one to exact size for you.
    It may cost you a bit more but they will generally use quality blade material and are used to dealing with custom length bimetal blades.

    What are you hoping to cut with it?

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    Not sure what length you need, and variable pitch metal cutting is harder to find,
    but for my 3 wheel, I just searched for the length:

    bandsaw+blade+1780mm
    bandsaw+blade+1782mm
    bandsaw+blade+1783mm
    bandsaw+blade+1785mm

    found several sellers, and picked the cheapest - most were from a guy up near Gosford:

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282738072131

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282738077104

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    Quote Originally Posted by nigelpearson View Post
    Not sure what length you need, and variable pitch metal cutting is harder to find,
    but for my 3 wheel, I just searched for the length:

    bandsaw+blade+1780mm
    bandsaw+blade+1782mm
    bandsaw+blade+1783mm
    bandsaw+blade+1785mm

    found several sellers, and picked the cheapest - most were from a guy up near Gosford:

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282738072131

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282738077104

    I'm going to be cutting aluminum and mild steel (hopefully). I'm not sure what the length of the blade is, but for some reason I thought 14" referred to the length of the blade but it probably means the vertical working size.

    We have a industrial bandsaw at work, so I thought I could just buy a new blade and cut to size.

    Ben.

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    14" refers to the size of the wheels and therefore the approximate width of cut, if you don't have blade wind the top wheel tension almost all the way down then wrap a piece of string or other suitable item around the top and bottom wheel then measure this will give you the length of the blade required.

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    Default Craftsman Bandsaw

    Hi Ben. Carbatec are really good with supporting those typical types of Asian bandsaws. We just bought parts from the Brisbane branch for our 25 year old machine at the local Men's Shed. They have outlets in all state capitals I think. Total Tools also sells their stuff new.
    Blades are readily sourced, as other folks have said already.

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    A lot less stress and frustration if you put the work in now to determine the length you need and just order the right one ( if you can ), me thinks.

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