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Pat B:
And be sure it has a 1hp motor(at least) and not a motor that will produce 1hp. There is a diffeaence.   Pat

Hillbilly:
Pappy, I noticed that you had one under the shed identical to mine. The ancient Craftsman bandsaw/sander, I think it's 14-15" an d 1/2 horsepower. I bought mine very used for 50 bucks, and I've cut a ton of wood with it. Even wades through osage splits.

Skeaterbait:
I can't complain about my 12" Craftsman.

jamie:
justin id love to hear why you would take bearings over blocks.

Justin Snyder:

--- Quote from: jamie on July 21, 2007, 05:34:05 am ---justin id love to hear why you would take bearings over blocks.

--- End quote ---
Many of the lower priced saws have plastic blocks.  All of the blocks wear, except the steel ones, but the plastic ones will wear real fast.  I had to replace the blocks within a couple of months. I had nothing but problems until I purchased the carbon fiber blocks. With the bearings you also don't have to keep adjusting the guides to match the blade.  The bearings also do not rub on the blade and add heat, so the blades last longer.  Justin

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