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12-14-2012 02:01 AM |
Topic tags/keywords: question bandsaw Hi everybody! Alright, this is the last question ill ask for awhile. I would like a bandsaw. Under 150$... Any recommendations? It’s just going to be for bandsaw boxes, and intricate cuts. Thanks for all of your help you all have given me. |
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#1 posted 12-14-2012 02:23 AM |
This is what I have. I think it cost me 163 on sale with free Craftsman Club membership. It works great for cutting curves and ripping. Rich;) |
#2 posted 12-14-2012 02:23 AM |
Might be hard to find a good bandsaw at that price unless you go used. A few years back, sears had their rikon made bandsaw on sale for $99 so I grabbed that. It’s a 10” model and works well, but I’ve already hit the size limitations more than once. When I can, I’m getting a nice 14”. Yep, the once Rich posted is the one I have. -- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet. |
#3 posted 12-14-2012 02:27 AM |
One of the WW mags just had a small bandsaw review/testing. Now I cant remember which mag or what saw “won” lol. But for $150 new, bandsaw boxes maybe a tough one. Capacity and power could be an issue. $150 used, you may be able to get a 14” model, with patience. Good luck. |
#4 posted 12-14-2012 03:31 AM |
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/tls/3474827430.html |
#5 posted 12-14-2012 04:06 AM |
If you want a band saw for a $150 I would not consider a band saw that is less than 14” for general woodworking use -- https://www.artisticwoodstudio.com/videos wood crafting & woodworking classes |
#6 posted 12-14-2012 07:20 PM |
I agree with nitewalker. It might take time for you to find band saw under $150 . If you’ll go to used band saw, you’ll definitely find one . Just make sure that the wheel won’t wobble and the cast iron wheels are still in good state. -- "someone has to be wounded for others to be saved, someone has to sacrifice for others to feel happiness, someone has to die so others could live" |
#7 posted 12-15-2012 12:11 AM |
I may be getting my grandfathers bandsaw. All he could tell me is “it’s a big one”. So bandsaw boxes coming soon! |
#8 posted 12-15-2012 12:41 AM |
Good to hear. And once you’ve used a “big” BS, you’ll be glad you didn’t settle for a small machine. |
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