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Offline Allan Perret

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Bandsaw recommendation
« on: January 02, 2018, 10:01:10 AM »
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2018, 01:43:14 PM »
I have a very old 2 wheel, 57" Delta that I've had a long time. After some work, it runs great and cuts straight.
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2018, 02:17:10 PM »
As it happens I just got back from mail box with 800 + page 2018 Grizzly catalog

I have been very happy with all the larger wood working tools I buy from them

In my shop is a way too expensive for what it is----- Micromart 9" band saw...$299....wife got me as a gift many years ago....I do use the snot out of it....do NOT get one... way over priced !! as is a lot of stuff from MicroMart

In my main wood shop I have grizzly anniversary Black 14" band saw with a lot of upgrades* that I love...wonderful machine
* computer balanced Cast iron wheels and roller bearing guides not offered on their similar same cost standard band saw

I see they have a 9" band saw right now for $199.95    item GO803Z

looks to be every bit as good as the item noted by Allen

Like I said I use a band saw a lot for wood working and this modeling hobby...   hand saws of all types have not been used in years


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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2018, 08:26:22 PM »
Bandsaws are great tools! I use mine all the time. 100 years ago (well maybe not quite that long) when I was just a lad, I used a coping saw. I didn't know any better then, but it would suck now.
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2018, 09:01:23 PM »
I bought a 9" Delta at Home Depot. It works ok, I guess. I have not tried cutting 1/2" square maple with it, but used it quite a bit on clear cedar 2 x 4's, which are, of course, only 1.625" thick. The saw cut it surprisingly well, with a reasonably sharp blade. The seemingly funky thing about it is that the blade guides are round plastic rod of some sort. And yet it works pretty well, for being very basic. Kinda wish it had a better table with fence and miter gauge.  :(  Steve     
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2018, 01:10:07 AM »
I am a journeyman cabinetmaker and have extensively used many bandsaws over the years.
I have owned both 2 and 3 wheeled versions. Stay away from the 3 wheel models as they can be difficult to track properly because of their small wheel diameter and other issues. 

At home I have an old Beaver model 14” dating from the 60’s with original petrified rubber on the wheels and it tracks and cuts just fine.

My recommendation is to buy the best you can afford and don’t be afraid to buy an older machine through your local classifieds.

Also be sure to use quality blades of the appropriate number of teeth and width for your intended purpose.

This will be one of the best purchases you can make for your shop.
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2018, 04:52:57 AM »
Quote from: Randy Powell on January 02, 2018, 01:43:14 PM
I have a very old 2 wheel, 57" Delta that I've had a long time. After some work, it runs great and cuts straight.
You using a 57" throat bandsaw for hobby work ?
Picture ?   What man. and model ?  I'm into old tools but don't have the room..
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2018, 07:52:05 AM »
I'll bet he's referring to blade length.
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2018, 11:03:57 PM »
Quote from: Motorman on January 03, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
I'm trying to understand what you would use a band saw fer in model planes. I have a nice scroll saw that I can't live without and a table saw that I use very rarely for modeling. Does a band saw take the place of a table saw because I could get by without the table saw if I buy maple motor mounts the right size.

Saw stuff. I still have my Dremel jigsaw. It's ok H^^ Steve
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Re: Bandsaw recommendation
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2018, 10:41:50 AM »
Quote from: Motorman on January 03, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
I'm trying to understand what you would use a band saw fer in model planes. I have a nice scroll saw that I can't live without and a table saw that I use very rarely for modeling. Does a band saw take the place of a table saw because I could get by without the table saw if I buy maple motor mounts the right size.

I would say yes. I have a 10" Craftsman band saw and it cuts everything from balsa to mahogany, from aluminum to stainless steel. I'm using a 1/8" blade for cutting a stack of ribs right now.

The main advantage of a good band saw is it's versatility. If you are just cutting balsa sheets, a scroll saw is fine. With a band saw and the right blade, I've cut 1/16" sheets of mahogany from a 6" X 6" X 4' block using a 1/2" blade. It made short work of knocking out a batch of 2 degree aluminum engine mount pads from a chunk of 6061 I had sitting around as well.
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