cheap bandsaws?
 

are some bandsaws specificly for wood or metal? or does it just depend on the blade installed? i want to get one because sometimes angle grinders are bullshit and i cant always get ---- in the chopsaw :X also shooting hot metal in every corner of the garage sucks. theres plently on craigslist but i dont want to get one thats made for wood

Re: cheap bandsaws?
 

I'm not an expert but, yes I believe there is a difference. Just like any other saw. One made for metal will have a slower speed and more amperage. As you already know the blades are deeper and the saw must be able to accomodate that difference.

Re: cheap bandsaws?
 

I bought my harbor freight bandsaw about a year ago or so, and it works like a champ for me. One of the best $130 I've ever spent.

You just have to make sure all the bolts are tight and the blade guides are straight and she'll do good work for you. Slow, but methodical.

Re: cheap bandsaws?
 

werd, there is definitely a difference too. If you are on a budget, the HF one works pretty damn good for what it costs, especially if you wait for a sale and use a coupon.

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which one did you get, i was checkin em out before i posted, the cheaper one looked like it had a really small opening

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Get the Grizzly.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/4-x-...-Bandsaw/G0622


That motor is about 6x as powerful as the one on the HF.

Search old posts for recommendations and mods.

Re: cheap bandsaws?
 

sawzall FTW

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I have the HF saw too. I have had it for about 3 years. maybe longer. I replaced the motor due to a burn out and its still truckin along.

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from my experience the most important thing is how well the clamp/vise works. you dont even realize how pissed off you can get at a tool untill you use a bandsaw with a ---- vise

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im looking one of those..

http://www.cnccookbook.com/img/Turne...s/P1203700.JPG