I absolutely love my 24" Tannewitz , has the blade welder , cutter, grinder, variable speed,air compressor, foot brake . , if You can find one , there has never been a better bandsaw produced . I use 1/4 " blades and have them tight
Never in twenty years has one broke or thumped .
I have 6 other bandsaws , but the Tannewitz is so fun to use .
Yes the Delta Rockwell is the industry's standard, have 4 different ones of those couple of the metal/wood style . and the grizzly go555, seems to do well also . I guess I am a tool nut , and don't switch blades , they all do a different operation ,
Never impressed with the Rockwell 20" , were problematic . . Three of my bandsaw s have the factory tension release , I find myself never ever using them , if I do , turn the saw on without the retention and will create havoc. Think it is a bunch of crap, also a few have the roller bearing guides , and I still think the ceramic retrofit guides are the best all around guide. I remember when I was younger , and all the carter accessories hype was making me think I actually needed that stuff . Like I said the Tannewitz has steel guides and has always been flawless.
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