Steel City bandsaw thread

[D L Ames]

i wish i could get my hands on one of their older band saw before they changed the tension trunnion.

Michael,
Take a hard look at the new 18" bandsaw Steel City put together. It is loaded with some very innovative features and I really like the design they are using for their blade tensioning mechanism.

D L

 

[michaelgarner]

Re: Q For Those Who Own or Sell Rikon

Thanks DL, I have seen a couple people talking about that company. I will have to see if I can find the web site. Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[michaelgarner]

Re: Q For Those Who Own or Sell Rikon

i found the website, does anyone know of a supplier for them yet? Thanks for your help.

 

[toolferone]

Guys I have moved this to a new thread.

 

[DaveO]

Good work Tom :icon_thum

Dave

 

[michaelgarner]

thanks guys,,I am interested in their 18in band saw. and possibly their 20in planer. Thanks friends, god bless.

 

[Grgramps]

Hey Guys, I had previously read about Steel City, but saw their website for the first time today. http://www.steelcitytoolworks.com/
It's going to be interesting to see how these tools are priced. I suspect that they are going to be more expensive than we have been accustomed to paying and I say that because the quality may be better than we are used to getting. I downloaded the users manual for the mortiser and was duly impressed. That's because, in the past, I've had the feeling the guy writing the manual had not seen the tool and English was a foreign language. Ever get that feeling?
That's about it, I now wait to see the tools.
Roy

 

[woodguy1975]

http://www.redmond-machinery.com/
DL and I talked to the owner down at IWF. He said he had signed up to be a distributor of their machinery.

Thanks,

John

 

[mshel]

I sent them an email asking about distributors in NC and they sent me a couple of xls files showing current distributors and pricing. I will try and attach them for anyone who wants to see.

Mike

 

[michaelgarner]

thanks mike, I have to consolidate my nickles so I can get one in the future.

 

[Ray Martin]

Re: Q For Those Who Own or Sell Rikon

Thanks DL, I have seen a couple people talking about that company. I will have to see if I can find the web site. Thanks again for the heads up.

There was a note, in the laest issue of Fine Woodworking (October issue # 186), about the folks that put Steel City together. According to the blurb, former execs, sales folks, etc from some of the bogger conglomerates got together and plan to gain marketshare by "... producing an unmatched blend of innovation, value, and customer service." Well, if that's where they're going, they will get a serious look from me.

There was also a note that they will soon launch a website - www.steelcitytoolworks.com

Ray

 

[cpowell]

The bandsaws are heavy. Would be interesting to look one over. I wonder where they're manufactured?

Chuck

 

[mshel]

Chuck,

Just a swag but I would put money on China as the country of origin. Possibly components made in Taiwan. I am interested in the 18" BS and would like to see one but until they get a distributor around here, I guess I will just have to settle for internet pics. DL and WG said they were impressed with the build quality of the saw.

Mike

 

[NCPete]

thanks mike, I have to consolidate my nickles so I can get one in the future.

We got a coin sorter for Christmas a few years ago, you are welcome to use it anytime!