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Wow thanks Peter - that is interesting and useful as I want to try and get a longer belt and possibly another (or make one) drive wheel for low speed. Mark

Hi PeterDRG, Many thanks for scanning and posting the user manual, however it is for the BK3 whereas mine is the BK2. There are differences around the drive wheels and belts and it appears the BK3 has a tyre whereas the BK2 does not. Anyway, I think I have sussed it out enough now to put this...

Many thanks PeterDRG Would be keen to see what the original slide looks like since I have never had one and want to see if I can make one up. I am guessing that these Bandsaw models never came out with any tyres on the wheels so one of my original question still needs commenting on - would...

Thanks for all your responses. Have found some info - front page only of what would be a user manual and a diagram indicating the change of belt to change speeds. It shows the belt going around the drive wheel for slow speeds which then doubles as a tyre, which is a bit misleading since it does...

Hmm yes Dave, but anyone with one of the Burgess BK models would know exactly what I am referring to. However I will post some photos tomorrow Mark

Hi all, some questions for anyone who has one of these bandsaws. Changing the speed - BK3 manual shows two different wheels and belts however it seems that the BK2 would use the same wheel (but two different belts) to change the speed. Is this correct Does the high speed wheel (or in fact any...

Hi John, Are you using the “vapour carb” system that Jan uses? That relies on petrol and the vapour of it to run the engine. No oil required as you say. Adding oil to the fuel (petrol) will not help as it will not get into the vapour. Coleman will most likely not work either and aviation fuel...

Contact your local aeromodel club - they will be able to point you to the nearest and best source for Methanol. Most probably your local hobbyshop who will have ready mixed Methanol fuel in various ratios etc. Mark