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General 490 15" Bandsaw Saanich, Victoria

#1 Where to buy bandsaw blades for General 490? 02-22-2023, 02:02 PM I'm looking for a place that sells 100" bandsaw blades for a General 490. (im in London ON) LV only sells the 5/8" one. Lots of other places sell over and under 100" -- 97" -102" etc…). Im sure there is a range of sizes for this saw but im not sure what it is.


Used General 490 15 Inch Woodcutting Band Saw Coast Machinery Group

General - 490 Bandsaw (Rating: 5) Without a doubt, the most used/loved machine in my shop is my old reliable General 15 inch bandsaw. This particular saw is an older tool inherited from my Dad. It was manufactured in 1970 in DrummondVille, Que, Canada.


Used General 490 Vertical Bandsaw Coast Machinery Group

Features Our General Band Saw Guides Assemblies are available for upgrading and replacement of worn or inferior guides. Our General guide upgrade kit provide full blade contact for maximum accuracy via all-ball-bearing support for smooth low friction running. They are well suited for general purpose work.


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GENERAL bandsaw mod.490

12-13-2014, 03:00 PM I've just picked up a pretty decent General 490 15" bandsaw and have a few questions. From the S/N, H998, it would appear to be a 1969 model. Weighs a ton and darn near killed me getting it into the basement shop by myself, but it's up and running.


Used General 490 15 Inch Woodcutting Band Saw Coast Machinery Group

General 490 bandsaw. Thread starter Peter Rideout; Start date May 20, 2009; Peter Rideout Member. Messages 1,638 Location Nova Scotia, 45°N 64°W. May 20, 2009 #1. The exciting news is, an old General 490 fell into my truck recently, in exchange for helping a friend with a job this summer. It needs some work, new paint, tires etc. The.


Just bought a General 490 bandsaw Canadian Woodworking and Home

3.53K subscribers 6.7K views 9 years ago Just got my General 490 band saw made here in Canada (Quebec) way back in 1962! It's the first model band saw from General and all i`d seen were.


GENERAL BANDSAW MODEL 490(CANADIAN MADE) Nepean, Ottawa

#1 General 490 bandsaw - was a deal then not so much. 10-31-2022, 02:48 PM Saw an ad for a General 490 bandsaw, $100. Communicated with the seller, told them I wanted it. Even arranged delivery. Then they told me they mis-priced it and it was actually $600. Yeah. too much for that saw. Last edited by DavidR8; 10-31-2022, 03:41 PM . Tags: None


GENERAL 490 14.5" THROAT, 5.5"H CUT, 16" X 16" TABLE BAND SAW, S/N J1200

GENERAL 15 WOOD BANDSAW OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 490 A Bandsaw requires a reasonable amount of care and attention to insure pertèct perfòrmance and accurate work. because no matter how good the manufacturer makes the machine. the operator must take reasonable care of it and familiarize himself with the proper method or using.


Used General 490 15 Inch Woodcutting Band Saw Coast Machinery Group

02-21-2012, 10:05 PM Just bought a General 490 Bandsaw. What is the best source for blades and any parts? What upgrades are out there for them? Don't trust everything you see on Holmes on Homes; http://forum.canadianwoodworking.com.lems-with-them Tags: None Thread Continues Below. Blaine in Kitchener Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1573


GENERAL MODEL 490 14 BANDSAW

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GENERAL 14" band saw, Mod 490, 220 volts

Features Documents Reviews General's 14" wood cutting band saw is ideal for any shop. It's designed for hard or soft woods. Featuring a tilting table for angles up to 45 degrees. This woodworking band saw is on a sturdy stand with balanced wheels that can handle a variety of woodworking bandsaw needs. You may also like Item# 15-870 M1


General 490 15" Bandsaw Saanich, Victoria

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GENERAL 490 INDUSTRIAL VERTICAL WOOD CUTTING BANDSAW Able Auctions

The General Wood Cutting Bandsaw features a tilting table for any angle up to 45 degrees and a band saw blade tracking window for viewing. Unit also has a "gooseneck" light built in. Sturdy welded steel frame allows bandsaw to be used as a benchtop or a floor bandsaw. 1/3 HP induction motor easily handles various cutting needs.


Used General 490 15 Inch Woodcutting Band Saw Coast Machinery Group

General Model 490-1 Bandsaw. by Jim Shaver. I recently purchased a General Band Saw, Model 490-1 other wise called a 15". The base model came with factory guides (re saw capacity at 6 1/8") 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.


Used General 15" 490 Vertical Bandsaw Coast Machinery Group

General 490 Bandsaw parts 01-04-2019, 08:43 PM Hello Everyone There must still be a lot of these venerable old machines around. Can anyone direct me to a Canadian source for parts, tires, guides, possible even an upper blade tilt casting to replace a cracked one?

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