Electra Beckum bandsaw casting

Capnbirdseye · 1 Aug 2018

Hello everyone, I found this site today looking for spare parts for my 315 Bandsaw, I have 2 of these from when I worked as a modelmaker.
I bought a second one so I could work at my home workshop and also at a local craft centre.
However when I vacated the craft centre about 10 years ago I stored the Bandsaw in my shed.I decided to have a clear out and maybe sell the bandsaw but discovered one of the castings is in a dire condition, I decided to remove it for a close inspection and it just broke apart. The other castings are completely normal but this one has multiple fissures all over it!
Are castings still available anywhere ? I get the impression that perhaps only the whole assembly complete with bearings might be available but it would probably cost more than I would likely sell the saw for.

I tried to add a photo but it won't allow it ? :- Your account does not have permission to post links or domain/page references.

Ttrees · 1 Aug 2018

This casting pot metal is a problem with all of these.
I made my own replacement, but these might be available.
They were out of stock, last time I sent this link...
https://www.bedfordsaw.co.uk/blade-guid ... 6-bandsaws

Tom

galleywood · 1 Aug 2018

Post some more messages, then you will be able to upload phtos so that we can see which part you are talking about.

Capnbirdseye · 3 Aug 2018

Thank you Tom,
I suppose I could consider buying that upgrade for my other bandsaw and swap the existing one into the one I intend to sell.
I have a small ex school milling machine so I think I will source a block of aluminium and have a go at making one
You can see from the photo just how bad this casting was. This is the main bracket that holds the rest of the blade guide,

Vic