Bandsaws

scrub-buster · October 25, 2009, 02:03:00 AM

Shakes.602,
I checked the Indianapolis craigslist site and there are several different band saws in the tools section.

Shakes.602 · October 25, 2009, 05:27:00 PM

Thank you Scrub-Buster!! Never used "craigslist" before. Is it kinda like the Classifieds in the Star?

scrub-buster · October 25, 2009, 09:15:00 PM

Craigslist is a free online classifieds. There is a lot of junk on there, but also a lot of deals. I have bought and sold a lot of stuff on it.

Russell S. · October 26, 2009, 12:42:00 AM

got my craftsman 12" for 50$ on craigslist. works like a champ, even came with a "fiberglass" blade (super dull that is) wish i had a good fence, and some mounting points, but with a 50$ band saw i dont feel bad atall drilling holes in the deck.

skeaterbait · October 26, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Russell S.:
, but with a 50$ band saw i dont feel bad atall drilling holes in the deck.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Steve Kendrot · October 27, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

Try Craigs List

Shakes.602 · October 29, 2009, 08:22:00 AM

I Found CraigsList!!

wislnwings · October 29, 2009, 11:49:00 AM

I have a 14" Grizzly with a 6" riser extension and couldn't be happier. I use Timberwolf blades and have no complaints. I bought mine primarily for use in carving waterfowl gunning decoys, but it has worked well for all uses. The only problem I had was when it arrived new. The blade tensioning bars were bent. I called Grizzly customer service and they appologized and overnighted (without me asking) replacements.

Russell S. · November 12, 2009, 05:45:00 PM

Here is the advantage of a 50$ band saw. i bought a craftsman (same brand as my band saw) universal fit rip fence. however of course it would not fit because of a 1.5 inch lip on the apron of the saw. Well i believe "universal fit" means me and Mr. 4" makita have some work to do. Some times i wish the manufacturer didn't have the same opinion., anyways this would have hurt on a 500$ Delta. (of course it would have a fence) my only hesitation was because i was not sure i had any cut off wheels and it would have been a pain strait grinding it off.
15mins later, and it fits!

Shaun · November 12, 2009, 07:02:00 PM

I have 3, not hording, just different sizes. A good 14" Delta for most work, an older 20" Jet bought off the auction site for big stuff, and just got a 9" Delta (craigs list) table top for traveling to events. I was surprised that the little table top worked fine for cutting osage bows blanks out of a stave after ring chasing. I'm sure it would wear out fast if you used it a lot, but if you are a part timer it should be fine. Paid $40 for it in almost new condition.