dave@fluke.UUCP (11/12/84)
It's somehow seems ironic that I'm am sitting here recommending a bandsaw when I can hardly type because I put a knuckle in to one, two days ago. A $100 and 3 stitches later I'm doing fine. ( That's $33 per stitch ) I know which saw I'm not reccommending! Now to bandsaws! For under $300 your best bet is a taiwanese copy of the rockwell 14 inch saw. It cuts up to 6 in thick and 14 in wide. They can be bought in most liquidation tool stores for between $200 and $300. The Rockell saw cost between $500 and $600. Inca makes a real nice saw. It's a 10 inch and also for between $500 and $600. I hope this is some help. Dave Van Ess John Fluke Mfg Co. ps I cannot recommend old green saws. All they really cut well are knuckles.
hqb@gitpyr.UUCP (Henry Bibb) (11/15/84)
Concerning bandsaws: Those who live near a JC Penny Catalog Surplus Store should be aware that JCP sometimes has the *real* Rockwell 14" bandsaw for approx. $325, w/out motor. Certainly more affordable than the usual price, with the benefit of Rockwell (now Delta) parts & service availability. They also have several other Rockwell/Delta power tools at similar savings from time to time.
fisher@hp-sdd.UUCP (Diane Fisher) (02/28/86)
Sender:Milton Fisher Reply-To: fisher@hp-sdd.UUCP (Diane Fisher) Followup-To: Distribution: na Organization: Hewlett Packard, San Diego Keywords: I am in the market for a band saw. I am currently considering either the Delta 16" 3-wheel saw or the Sears Craftsman 12" model. Does anyone have any experience or comments regarding these two saws, or possibly recommendations of other saws in the same price range. Milton Fisher Hewlett Packard San Diego
RAK@PSUVM.BITNET (03/07/86)
I have used the 12" Sears model for a number of years now and I am quite
pleased with it. I do not have much experience with other brands, so I
do not have much to compare it with. It may be band saws in general - but
sometimes it takes a while to set-up a new blade so that it tracks correctly.