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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: danny f on January 03, 2013, 12:46:57 pm

Title: which bandsaw?
Post by: danny f on January 03, 2013, 12:46:57 pm

hi i am going to get a bandsaw when i have abit of spare cash, i was wondering which ones are the best i will hopefully be able to spend upto about £400.  im in the uk. i have looked on ebay but dont really know what im looking for. i want something that will cut through decent thickness wood without burning out. i have tryed doing a search on here but couldnt really find much info. so what should i be looking for in a decent bandsaw?  thanks danny.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: Roy on January 03, 2013, 01:07:33 pm

At least 1 hp, 1 1/2 would be better. Grizzly makes nice tools.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/category/420000

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: Pat B on January 03, 2013, 02:18:30 pm

I have a 14", 1hp Grizzly and I love it. Grizzlys are made in Korea I think but are very well made and easy to get parts and service from Grizzly.  They may even have an outlet in GB.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: danny f on January 03, 2013, 04:29:24 pm

cheers i have been looking at these, they look good. but i cant seem to find anyone who sells them in the uk. does anyone know if they do? if not, what are the lads in the uk using? thanks danny.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: paulsemp on January 03, 2013, 06:57:28 pm

I have a 14" Ridged 1 hp. Do your self a favor and buy a good blade. The ones from big box stores are garbage. Even a small saw with a good blade will out perform a big one with a cheap blade. My saw with a 5/8, 3tpi quality blade easily cuts though 5" of osage. It all in the blade and having guides and bearings properly set up.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: seabass on January 03, 2013, 08:37:45 pm

i just got a 14" grizzly and love it.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: Roy on January 03, 2013, 10:17:27 pm

I recommend a 3/4" blade with 3 tpi for cutting thick wood.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on January 03, 2013, 11:14:27 pm

I also have a ridgid 14" 1hp and a 9" Craftsman.....they both work very good.  Even my little Craftsman has done a lot of cutting I didn't think it could do.

Title: Re: which bandsaw?
Post by: mullet on January 04, 2013, 09:59:30 am

I'd never buy a Rigid again. They are made from Pot metal in China and I've had to replace four parts that just broke.