Can anyone who has one take a picture of the chain feed System that runs underneath
Especially in the front where the chain goes from left to right
Just need to get a visual on what it looks like in the front of the machine
runs underneath
regards
jan
Here are some photos of Jason’s Marvel bandsaw, hope these pictures help. Let me know if you need anymore photos.
Thanks Those pictures helped alot
right now im changing the bearing that the bandsaw rides on
jan
The Eccentric pin in the middle anybody know how that should be adjusted
Even with the other bearings ?
Off Center ?
Just touching the track ?
Any thoughts would be helpful
Jan
@Jan_Much We just bought one of these at auction a couple months ago and it doesn’t have the weight for the feed system with it. Would you happen to know how much the weight on yours weighs?
Thank you!
this is what I found by AI
On the older Marvel Series 8 vertical band saws (Mark I / Mark II), the feed system works by using a counterweight and chain arrangement to regulate the downfeed pressure. Without the correct counterweight, the saw head won’t feed properly.
For the Marvel Series 8 older models, the counterweight is usually in the range of 75–90 lbs.
Some owners report about 85 lbs as the “sweet spot” — heavy enough for consistent downfeed, but light enough to prevent stalling the blade.
Marvel shipped these with a solid cast-iron counterweight block connected to the feed chain inside the column. If that block is missing, you’ll need to replicate the weight with steel plate or bar stock cut to size.
If fabricating a new weight:
Start with ~80 lbs and test the feed.
Adjust in ±5 lb increments until the feed pressure is smooth and steady.
Use dense steel plate (rather than concrete or lighter metal) so the block size fits in the original weight cavity.
Secure it properly on the chain hook so it doesn’t shift during operation.
That seems to be the cutting pressure but not the weight of the counter weight itself. But thank you anyway.
