Update: 25th January 2009. Gold star for Machine Mart
During the last cut of the last brass bar the blade broke at the weld! I was fortunate enough to have bought a bi-metal blade on eBay so I could carry on.
Phoning Machine Mart proved to be a less stressful experience that I expected. After being put through to 'some one in technical' I spoke to to their engineer who explained that whilst it was the blade, they needed to see if the machine caused it or whether it was a faulty blade.
My description was quickly accepted and the engineer said they would replace the blade even though it was classed as a 'consumable'. So that was good news. I went onto say I was pleased with the saw but the stand was rubbish! He said that a friend of his had bought the same model and held the same views as myself, he built a new stand for it. That convinced me that I should go the same route so as soon as some good weather comes, I will take my Mk Jaguar out of its comfy home and fabricate a stand in the resultant space.
20 minutes after finishing my call to Machine Mart I had a return call where I was told that the man responsible for retail blades would not open a pack of five for just one blade so they decided to send me a pack instead! Common sense but its nice I didn't have to fight for them. So well done Machine Mart and that's a gold star.........until the next time.......well done
For sale my Warco bandsaw complete with spare blades. It has given me great service and is in good working order. The only reason for sale is the upgrade to the Clarke above.
I am selling it for £50 and it is located in Brixham, Devon (UK) If you want to know more then please email me.
