Thread: Benchtop bandsaw

G'Day & Welcome Mark to a top forum.
I have an older Craftmaster benchtop but prefer to use the 14" Hafco I inherited from my father-in-law; it's very basic.
If I had the funds & area I'd get a more expensive one with a better fence & blade securing mechanism.
Back on subject the older Craftmaster benchtop it is also quite basic.
I'm sure someone will have a good reference for a benchtop bandsaw.
Enjoy the forum, have heaps of fun making toys.
Cheers, crowie

Hi Mark,
I'm not to sure about this, but I think you will find the Blade is quite different to the likes of a 14in. They are much thinner, as they have to go around a smaller wheel.
They also break a lot easier, & are very awkward to Rejoin.

I'm also going to tell you to go get a 14in..

In buying the 230mm. you are bound to want to cut a bigger piece of wood that you will not be able to cut, as it wont fit.
There are a few 2nd. Hand B/saws 14in. around, for $275 - $300.

Hi Mark,
I bought the smaller Sheppach (I think it is a 12"). It comes on a separate stand so could be put straight on the bench. I was looking at a decent bench one as well but ended up making room to have it on the stand. FYI - I bought from Hares and Forbes and they are having a sale starting this coming Thursday (if I have got my dates right).
cheers
Mick

I forgot about the Hare & Forbes 3 day sale this THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W417
This one looks like you could use it on the bench without the stand...

What ever you do make sure that it is a 2 wheel machine and preferably with a cast table. Throw away the blade that comes with it and buy a decent one. Make sure you spend time setting it up correctly as this will give you better accuracy

Thanks I will have a look at the hares & Forbes to see if they will work on a bench. I also may look at the carba tec 10" as it looks like it may fit on a bench.

Does anybody know of a 14" that can sit on a bench?

I only have 4m of bench space and no floor space so it has to go on then bench unfortunately.

Hare & Forbes have a sale starting Thursday in Melb and in their Cat&dog they have what you may be after and only $250
BP-250 Bandsaw
375W 1/2hp that is
cuts upto 100 thick
60mm dust port
I think it comes with a stand but you may be able to use it without stand on your bench
Worth giving them a ring before Thursday
PS I just checked their site and they are selling them on special now
Click on below
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Bandsaw

As Crowie has suggested, having a look at the picture of the BP-250, you could unbolt the blue stand from the grey base and sit it on a bench.