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Offline AndyTurner

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Any experience with this bandsaw
« on: November 05, 2015, 09:50:58 am »
Hi I'm new to bow making but I would like a bandsaw.
I found this one but I can't find any reviews - good/bad.
Has anyone used one?
lumberjacktools.co.uk/product-lumberjack-bs254-professional-254mm-10--band-saw-lum00028
Thanks,
Andy
« Last Edit: November 05, 2015, 10:42:55 am by Pat B »

Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Any experience with this bandsaw
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2015, 10:16:11 am »
I don't have any direct experience, but the cost would make me shy away. 1/2 hp motor isn't terrible.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Any experience with this bandsaw
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2015, 10:22:47 am »
It looks V similar the my BAS315
which cost me about £100 second hand of that well known auction site (plus £20 to get it delivered). It needed a couple of parts replaced (no prob with spares).
It does the job pretty well with a decent blade and will even rip down 6" Yew logs (with some care), like any tool it needs some maintenance and adjustment. Depends what you want it for.
I don't cut laminations with it, (something bigger or maybe a wider blade would help for that).
It's been a good work horse and a great investment. Even at full price it would have been good.
Del
PS are you in the UK?
« Last Edit: November 05, 2015, 11:14:42 am by Del the cat »
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