Rockwell Model 14 Bandsaw Reviews

I don’t know about this saw but many others recommend Rikon or Grizzly you might compair and see how they come out price wise to the saw your looking at or a good brand name used saw, Frugal is good but some times spending another $100 will make a world of difference .

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Does it look like this or this? Usually you can’t go wrong with old iron, I actually prefer it and have done quite a few restorations. The stuff was built stronger in the old days, before computers and simulations telling them just how little material they can get a way with now a days. Can’t say if that’s a good price or not, a lot will say it’s too much cuz it’s old, not understanding. Me, I’d pay it, but I’d also try to get them down first. $300, $250 would be good. But I’d look it over first and run it. Check the tires, how it tracks, the bearings for blade tracking, tensioning mechanism, listen to the motor bearings, wheel bearings, check for any play, the table trunnions, etc..

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

If it a newer Rockwell brand (since the demise of the Delta Rockwell stuff), I’d be cautious. Will they let you run it/try a cut or two?
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

Bill, if you’re talking about the Rockwell that makes the BladeRunner and Sonicrafter, I don’t think they make bandsaws and if they did I’d stay away from it too!

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

Blankman- It looks like the second one.
I will probably hold off as I am in no hurry to buy a band saw. I may go by and try a low ball offer. They probably dont have much in it so you never know. Thanks for all the info.