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 Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: Bandsaw dimensions |
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I have used a Taiwanese-built knock-off of the "Jet" brand bandsaw for the last 20 years. I wouldn't recommend a saw with a throat smaller than the 14" I have. Mine is a wood-cutting saw, but I find that a fine-toothed wood blade works well on aluminum and plastics also. I buy my blades from a local saw and tool supply company. They keep bandsaw blade stock in bulk and cut and weld new blades to order.
I did replace the guides with a better set of roller bearing guides. For accurate cutting, good guides are essential. I also recommend getting a saw with a built-in connection for your shopvac. It really reduces the amount of sawdust and aluminum chips in the work area.
I use a cheap Delta belt/disc sander to bring the saw-cut edges down to final dimension. It also has a shopvac connection.
When considering the price of a bandsaw, remember that a decent bandsaw is a pretty durable machine. You should be able to sell it for at least half what you paid, if you can stand to part with it.
All this based on my own experience. Other opinions welcome.
George
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