cheap bandsaws?
#1
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 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
#2
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.
#3
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.
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.
#4
Re: cheap bandsaws?
Originally Posted by 96turboracer
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.
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.
#6
Re: cheap bandsaws?
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.
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.