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Harbor freight bandsaw
bassman211:
I have a Porter Cable that I paid way to much for at lowes. It sucks. take the advise above.
Kidder:
I’m a fan of the grizzly I’ve got. Equally importantly though is getting the right blade and taking the time to tune it properly.
As far as Harbor Freight goes, I wouldn’t recommend anything that is more than a very occasional use item. I’ve had less than solid luck with their products and the joke is that they sell pre-broken tools.
hammerstone:
Can't afford Jet, Delta or grizz. Only need it to cut out front profile close to the lines and possibly hog off some belly wood on occasion.
For the price I thought the one from Harbor freight might be good enough
Jim Davis:
Watch craigslist for a Delta, or other American-made saw that is at least 20 years old. They seldom need parts and they can be found on eBay and through a classified ad on the Old Woodworking Machines forum. (Worth joining just for the fun, let alone the help.) https://owwm.org/index.php
organic_archer:
I just looked up the Central Machinery 14” from Harbor Freight and they’re $479.
You could get a pristine used Delta for less than that.
Buy once, cry once with a bandsaw. You’ve got a half dozen experienced people telling you it’s a bad idea, but do what you want.
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