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jeffp51:
I need a band saw. Not too expensive.  Not poor quality.  I don't ask for much.  I have many harbor freight tools.  some are good, some are not.  I don't know if harbor freight bands saws are any good.  Any other recommendations?  This would be for bow work and for lathe work.

chamookman:
I used a JET 14" for many Years. Cut many miles of Osage with it without a Hic-up  :OK ! Bob

Pat B:
...and I use a Grizzly 14' with a 1hp motor. I've had it for years and never had a problem with it.

Morgan:
I use a 14” delta. Can find good buys on them used and parts are readily available if you find one dirt cheap or free but in need of repairs.

Eric Krewson:
I probably made 50-75 bows on an older American made 12" Craftsman, It is only 1/2hp but with a 3tpi skip tooth blade it did what I wanted it to do. I transitioned to a 2hp Griz when I built my shop.

I see these old craftsman saws on Craig's list and the Facebook Marketplace fairly often, usually for around $100, sometimes less.

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