Help picking a bandsaw for bow building

[fujimo]

i will gloat and post pics of the big boy when it gets here Dave   :D

[Bubbadooz]

Thanks for all the info everyone. I couldn't settle for anything used on Kijiji. A few times I seen something I liked but it was already sold and before I have to spend my money on bills I put it towards a new General 12" 2/3 hp bandsaw. I also feel at ease buying new. Hopefully one day I'll get over my weird fear of buying used. But anyway I pick it up in a cpl weeks. Based on my research and info from all you friendly ppl I feel happy with my purchase. It's not a grossly undersized saw and I'm not spending close to $1000 on a saw I've never used before. So thanks again everyone for helping me along the way. Maybe once I get building I can do a build along and hopefully help someone else.

[Bubbadooz]

Here's a pic of my soon to be first bandsaw! Is it wrong to say I'm almost as excited as when My first son was born!     ]Photobucket [/URL]

[wood carver 2]

     
Dave.

[wood carver 2]

I just noticed. The saw in the picture looks like it has the fence mounted backwards.            
Dave.

[Krasus]

Nice!

[Bubbadooz]

Just picked up my new toy tonight! Feeling a lot like a kid at Christmas right now!     ]Photobucket [/URL]

[Bubbadooz]

I haven't thoroughly looked it over yet. I still have to square it all up before cutting. It looks like I'm not able to put a riser block on it which isn't a huge deal. Not sure if that's just an option for higher end saws. Also not a huge deal but it's welded right to the stand. I just assumed it was bolted on for removal. Perhaps if you wanted to build your own stand to suit your needs. Needless to say Im happy so far and I'm sure I'll be happy with its performance once I get using it. Thanks for all the help and input everyone. Looking forward to starting my first bow soon!

[Bubbadooz]

Well after setting up my new saw I must say I was quite disappointed! I turned the thing on for the first time and the work table shook quite violently! To the point where I'd say it's unsafe to use! So I did a bunch of research and I come to realize while I bought the floor model the the blade must've been under tension for who knows how long. The top wheel seemed to be out of balance and the tires both had numerous flat spots on them. So a long story short  I returned it and bought a different bandsaw altogether still in the box. I'll post a pic soon.

[Bubbadooz]

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[Bubbadooz]

14" king industria , able to put a riser on, 3speeds, more power, waaaay better blade guides and best of all little to no vibration! Passes the nickel test with ease.

[Bubbadooz]

*industrial

[SportHunter]

Congrats on the new saw, looks like the JET and Delta style saws.

[fujimo]

i have that exact saw- it works really well!
well done!
 

[Robertfishes]

More power, better guides...awesome!