A friend wants to buy my Delta 16 inch 3 wheel 28-560 band saw. I don't mind getting rid of it, so I started to look for a new or newer band saw. The band saw is the last tool in my shop I feel I need to upgrade. I don't, and have not done resawing due to 2 items. 1- I work in pine and it's easier and cheaper to just put it though the thicknesser and 2-my band saw can't resaw very well. So if I'm upgrading I'll be sure to get all the capabilities.
I have considering the following.
Grizzly 14 inch deluxe G0457, "The last band saw you'll ever need" according to Fine Woodworking. $989.00 Delivered
Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14-Inch Band saw $538 with riser delivered
G0555X 14" Extreme Series Band saw $773 with riser delivered
Rikon 10-325 14-Inch Deluxe Band saw $700.00 + tax
I did a search on craigslist and ebay for new and used band saws. 2 interesting posts came up.
A Jet 18 inch 1-3/4 HP band saw, model JET 710750 JWBS-18X 18-Inch 1-3/4-Horsepower Resaw Woodworking Bandsaw with Roller Guides Listed on Craigslist for $800, used, but looked in pretty good shape. Right here in the DFW area, but at 440# weight, how to move it??? And is it just to big? 22" X 33" X 71". But, believe it or not, it's about the same floorspace as my current Delta 28-560 band saw due to the spread legs and size. I just measured it.
And a Delta model 28-280 new in the box $550 plus shipping. The classic Delta band saw that is rated so well by Fine Woodworking. Enclosed stand, 1HP.
So what to do! Your recommendations?
Dave
I have considering the following.
Grizzly 14 inch deluxe G0457, "The last band saw you'll ever need" according to Fine Woodworking. $989.00 Delivered
Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14-Inch Band saw $538 with riser delivered
G0555X 14" Extreme Series Band saw $773 with riser delivered
Rikon 10-325 14-Inch Deluxe Band saw $700.00 + tax
I did a search on craigslist and ebay for new and used band saws. 2 interesting posts came up.
A Jet 18 inch 1-3/4 HP band saw, model JET 710750 JWBS-18X 18-Inch 1-3/4-Horsepower Resaw Woodworking Bandsaw with Roller Guides Listed on Craigslist for $800, used, but looked in pretty good shape. Right here in the DFW area, but at 440# weight, how to move it??? And is it just to big? 22" X 33" X 71". But, believe it or not, it's about the same floorspace as my current Delta 28-560 band saw due to the spread legs and size. I just measured it.
And a Delta model 28-280 new in the box $550 plus shipping. The classic Delta band saw that is rated so well by Fine Woodworking. Enclosed stand, 1HP.
So what to do! Your recommendations?
Dave