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Offline danny f

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which bandsaw?
« 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.

Offline Roy

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #1 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
« Last Edit: January 03, 2013, 02:39:34 pm by Roy »

Offline Pat B

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline danny f

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #3 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.

Offline paulsemp

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #4 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.

Offline seabass

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2013, 08:37:45 pm »
i just got a 14" grizzly and love it.
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Offline Roy

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2013, 10:17:27 pm »
I recommend a 3/4" blade with 3 tpi for cutting thick wood.
« Last Edit: January 03, 2013, 10:23:57 pm by Roy »

Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #7 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.
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Offline mullet

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Re: which bandsaw?
« Reply #8 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.
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