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Harbor freight bandsaw
Eric Krewson:
I find the most bandsaws for sale on the Facebook Marketplace, I just checked, there were 3 local 12" craftsman saws listed in the $100 range and one Porter Cable 14" for $275 plus dozens of other higher priced saws.
Craig's list had one local craftsman 12" that looked like new for $275.
I used a Craftsman 12" for 20 years, with a 3TPI blade it did just fine for bow making, I did add roller blade guides to it. I stepped up to a big Griz when I built my shop.
Pappy:
Not sure about the Harbor band saws but I bought a meat saw and it was junk, I have a 12 in craftsman that I have had for years and done many bows on it, only use it for light work now, I have a 14 inch Craftsman, and older one when they still made them out of steel and it works great, I would look for an older used saw if it were me and I think it would be cheaper and am convinced they were better. :) JMO.
Pappy
hammerstone:
Pappy , can you still find parts for your Craftsman? I took have an old steel craftsman that I got back in the 80s. Every time I look up parts they saw no longer available
Eric Krewson:
I am pretty sure all the parts except the motor are standard parts, wheel bearings, tires, drive belt and the like and can be found in aftermarket offerings. I am pretty sure I put new tires on mine and got them from a place that specialized in bandsaw tires from OEM to high dollar silicone ones. Google what you need and it is probably out there from an after-market dealer.
Jim Davis:
Yes, most parts of 12" Craftsman band saws of the all metal era are available from after-market sources. Most all blade suppliers offer 80" blades, which fit these saws. All bowyers and woodworkers should check out and join the Old Woodworking Machines forums. A wealth of knowledge and resources available there.
https://owwm.org/index.php?sid=8ea9c1e2a0e0e3e795697925838ec209
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