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12-03-2006, 03:33 PM
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Name: Ted City: Dobson State: NC County: Surry Join Date: Dec 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I am planning to replace my 12" Craftsman Bandsaw sometime after the New Year  . Would like to hear feedback from anyone who owns a bandsaw, the things you like about it  and the things you would prefer were different  . Planning on at least a 14", maybe more. |  
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12-03-2006, 04:41 PM
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Name: John Richards City: Hickory State: NC County: Burke Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Bigger is better. 
I think you need to mention a price range. There is a pretty huge differential in prices. I love my bandsaws
I have a 24" Meber, 16" Mini Max, and 14" Rikon. All have their strengths and weeknesses. I would suggest at least a 16" saw if you plan on doing any serious woodworking.
Good Luck,
John
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12-03-2006, 04:50 PM
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Name: David City: Columbus State: OH County: Franklin Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hi Stanley,
I have the Delta 14 and there are a few things I would have different in it. First I would make sure I had room for a riser block on the saw to allow me to work on thicker stock. Secondly I would be sure that the guide/cooling blocks were replaced with bearing rollers. Another item that might be just a nice to have is a tensioning lever (though the problem is more that I forget to loosen it anyway). The machine is limited to a 1/2 inch blade, and along with the lack of a riser block, it can be very limiting for me as I would like to be able to do more resawing than is currently possible.
Good luck
David
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12-03-2006, 07:25 PM
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Name: John Richards City: Hickory State: NC County: Burke Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Stanley  I am planning to replace my 12" Craftsman Bandsaw sometime after the New Year . Would like to hear feedback from anyone who owns a bandsaw, the things you like about it and the things you would prefer were different . Planning on at least a 14", maybe more. The other important thing to keep in mind is realistic expectations. If you think a 14" saw with riser will let you resaw all day long at 12" you'll be sadly disappointed. If you mainly scroll and occasionally resaw maybe 14" would be enough. More the the resaw height the throat capacity can greatly affect what you can do. With rockers the throat capacity really can make a difference on what you can accomplish.
John
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12-03-2006, 07:31 PM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Stanley, Welcome to the forum! It is totally unfair that John "woodguy1975" Richards was the first to reply to your RFI on bandsaws, as he has spoiled himself silly with that 24", but he does make valid points, a 14" saw will limit what you can do, though with some upgrades they can serve pretty well.
What are your needs, what do you intend to use it for?
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12-03-2006, 07:50 PM
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Name: Nick City: Clemmons State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 50 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome to the site Stanley. We look forward to seeing some of your work so please set up a photo album too post your work. Watch out for John we do not call it " WoodGuy " disease for nothing  If you have a high ceiling in your shop you may end up with a 48 inch bandsaw 
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12-03-2006, 08:08 PM
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Name: Roger City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Stanley,
I echo the thoughts of others. Budget limitation is most important, but deciding whether you need 12" or more resaw capacity is second. I have the Powermatic 14" with riser block and it's an excellent bandsaw. However, IMO it isn't designed for 12" resawing. It has the power but not the structrual strength I'd like. The Carter Guides and Quick Release are great features though. Sometime in the future I plan on upgrading the tensioning spring as OEM spring isn't strong enough.
In general adding the riser block has been a PITA for me. However, I'm very much mechanically disinclined Others on this forum have reported positive experiences adding a riser.
Just my $.02,
Roger
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12-03-2006, 09:33 PM
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Name: John Richards City: Hickory State: NC County: Burke Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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__________________ Keeping the Hokie Spirit Alive!! Remember 4/16/2007
First known case of the dreaded "Woodguy Disease" and is highly contagious. Stay away.... stay away! Warning! Not liable for excessive tool buying, drooling, or the sudden urge to spend large amounts of money. www.jsrwoodworking.com | |
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12-03-2006, 11:35 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome. I have a 24" Minimax and a 14" Delta that I heavily upgraded myself. IMO, if you can get an older Delta 14" used and do a few upgrades you would do well. For a new 14" Delta, it will do OK, not great in my opinion. If you do plan to resaw any with it, you will want at a MINIMUM a 1 HP motor. If you are just looking for a good saw to mainly do curved work and the occassional resaw, the Grizzly, Powermatic, and others are ones to check as well.
Good luck, and again welcome. | |
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12-03-2006, 11:51 PM
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Name: Jerry City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Amazon.com: Fisch FBS16000 16" Bandsaw: Tools & Hardware
Stanley--------this is the bandsaw I updated to. For my use it has been more than adequate. It was the most bandsaw I found for the money.
Whatever brand you decide on, gear the purchase to the intended use. Just my opinion.
Jerry
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12-04-2006, 01:04 AM
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Name: jeff... City: Stovall State: NC County: Granville Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I really like my band saw, it can slice a board from a 36" dia, 21' log.
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12-04-2006, 11:42 AM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Stanley, not sure what your budget is, but this, from Grizzly, is along the lines of what I am considering, 1/8" to 1 1/4" blades, lots of power, big table, good money!
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