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Thread: H&F BP355 vs BP360
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26th December 2016, 07:23 PM #16
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Hi Masher,
I reckon I looked at everything available for months.....talk about indecisive lol.
The Sherwood 350 is similar to the Hafco 360, but has no quick release for the blade, and the fence has a screw to lock it instead of a cam.
Its roughly the same price so its no competition for the Hafco IMHO.
The other two machines you mentioned are a step up from the Hafco 360, both in physical size and power, I believe the 355 has a 2 hp motor.
People say buy the biggest machine you can afford and I understand that sentiment, but I have no need for the bigger saw, this one meets my needs.
I have recently resawn a piece of Vic ash 190 mm high, I used a new blade, and spent time setting the saw up.
The 360 managed to my satisfaction but if I were to do this regularly I would want the bigger saw.
The other thing to mention was that decided I had a budget under a grand.
Hope this helps,
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30th December 2016, 04:30 PM #17
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Thanks mase.
Now I just need to wait for hafco to open up so I can go and have a look!Matthew
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25th April 2018, 11:14 PM #18
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I'm currently deciding between the 355 and the 360. I can't find any information on the wheels.
Does anyone know if they're one, both or neither are cast iron wheels?
I'm leaning towards the 355.
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26th April 2018, 12:13 PM #19
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The 355 I have has alloy cast wheels and I guess the other one would be the same. I had to use a magnet to check. Alloy they are but not wimpy. Look well cast and sturdy. My 355 has been going well for the 8 years I have had it and still happy with it. I think the extra power and weight make it a better bet than the 360 if the budget can stretch to it.
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John
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26th April 2018, 12:34 PM #20
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Thanks John.
All the reviews I've read say steer clear of anything that isn't cast iron wheels and table.
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27th April 2018, 03:35 PM #21
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Well the table is cast iron. As to the wheels they are doing the job of holding that blade just fine. Only advantage of iron wheels I can think of is a bit of momentum due to the extra weight. May give a small advantage to a low powered saw.
I also think that well made and balanced is more important than the material. Some home made bandsaws work just fine with wooden wheels.
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John
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