advice please

**notenoughtoys** · 4th September 2017, 05:27 PM

Hi guys, I realiseI'm looking at the bottom end of equipment but need to start somewhere. There is a 14" Baker band saw for sale locally as a part of a deceased estate. It's an old Baker brand, no blade so I guess the first concern is how common are they. I'm told the father was a carpenter and used it in his shop for ages. I turn it on and it appeared to work?? couldn't check the condition of the belt unfortunately. It's $80 or offer ($50??) what I'm asking is does any one know if it's a good product at a bargain price or is it rubbish and I should keep looking. (only considering it because it's around the corner lol)

**Enfield Guy** · 4th September 2017, 08:45 PM

$50, or $80 for that matter is not a lot of money is it. I'd reckon it would be a good starter. Blades are pretty much standard lengths.

**Midnight Man** · 5th September 2017, 12:15 AM

Here's a pragmatic point of view - at $80, if it starts up, and works, you could even get a custom blade made up for it - that won't set you back a whole bunch, and you have a working bandsaw for not a huge investment, that will be enough to get you going. If you use it for a year or two only before upgrading, it will show you a couple of things - firstly, whether you use it much and thus, how much of a better unit you want, and also what features to look out for on your next one if you ever do upgrade it

**jms_8087** · 5th September 2017, 02:55 AM

jump on it..

**Tahlee** · 5th September 2017, 07:04 AM

Hi.
If you are able to restore it to safe working condition then go for it.

The main thing I would look for are cracks in the wheels... if they are cast and have cracks then it is quite dangerous to use.

Blades can be made to length for around $20 ... look around for one at the site ... even if broken .. to get the length you need

be prepared to spend a bit if time in getting the blade guides reset .. even if an engineering shop has to make up a set it may be worth it.

regards

Rob

**notenoughtoys** · 5th September 2017, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the responses guys, I guess I'll give it a try, as has been said, probably a good place to start, not going to send me broke if it's a bad investment

**jms_8087** · 5th September 2017, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by notenoughtoys

Thanks for the responses guys, I guess I'll give it a try, as has been said, probably a good place to start, not going to send me broke if it's a bad investment

Let us know how u get on..

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