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8th January 2007, 07:26 PM #1
Timbecon, Carbatec, Jet or better?
I'm currently on the hunt for the flagship machine of my new workshop - a large-ish bandsaw! I intend to use it for sawing my own planks from fresh logs, and for resawing (as well as for general use). I'm currently debating between two models
Timbecon 16" - $1349 - Has powerful motor (3hp) but only 250mm depth of cut. Has 2 dust chutes and comes with good fence and mitre (apparently)
Carbatec 17" - $1695 - 300mm depth of cut, but only 2hp motor. 2 dust chutes, fence and mitre. (MIK can get the same model by Ledacraft, which is good because I'm in adelaide)
Or... should I save the extra coin and get something with the extra quality? Does anyone have any experience with these or similar saws?
Cheers, Ed.
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8th January 2007, 11:10 PM #2China
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have a look here they are local www.woodfast.com.au
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8th January 2007, 11:27 PM #3
If you want a really good one and can spend a bit more, check out the Hammer.
read this thread https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...hammer+bandsawIf at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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2nd February 2007, 08:14 PM #4Novice
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What to buy
Go for the Jet. Beautifully made and at a reasonable price. 3of my friends have Jets and have never had a scrap of trouble. I have 5 Jet products and they are perfect straight out of the box.
Phill
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