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1st November 2014, 09:25 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Hare & Forbes BP-355
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has some feedback on the H&F BP-355 bandsaw. I really don't think I can afford the $1600 for the Laguna 14/12 and I'm not sure if its worth the extra $600. I know it gets a lot of good reviews but is the BP-355 a good bandsaw also?
Thanks for your help, Peter.
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1st November 2014, 01:06 PM #2
I have had one for 5 years and am very happy with it. A good value for money saw.
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John
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1st November 2014, 02:59 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks for the feedback John, do you do any resawing with it and if so what size boards do you cut?
Peter
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2nd November 2014, 09:03 AM #4
It will cut the full 10'' depth whthout any problems. I made high fence for resawing that adjusts for drift. I can cut really thin slices with it. Most of my thick stock cutting is for turning blanks however.
The dust extraction is a bit basic with a port in the lower compatment and have to open the door every so often and suck it out when the dust builds up. Mind you I am only using a shop vac so with a real DC things may be better.
A pic of the adjustable fence.
Regards
John
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2nd November 2014, 09:04 PM #5
I have had one since 2008 and have had no problems with it. The dust collection is basic, but I cut a 90mm hole in the baffle in the bottom compartment and have had not problems since.
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3rd November 2014, 11:34 AM #6
Rob,
Thanks for the tip about the baffle.
Regards
John
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8th November 2014, 01:40 PM #7
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21st April 2015, 12:24 AM #8
Hey Rob, any chance you could let us know how you cut the 90mm hole and perhaps post a pic or two of the finished job?
I just got a bp-355 second hand & noticed the baffle restricts the extraction port somewhat.
I was thinking of drilling a series of small holes to aid air flow but maybe the larger single hole would be better.
Thanks.
Peter
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21st April 2015, 06:35 PM #9
I just used a 90 mm holesaw to drill a hole right through the centre. You could probably do a series of smaller holes that over lap and achieve the same effect. I am currently in brisbane for the next week but will post a photo when I get back.
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21st April 2015, 08:47 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Can someone explain why the baffle is there anyway?
Cheers
arron
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25th April 2015, 12:00 PM #11
Rob,
Thanks for the feedback. I look forward to seeing your pics if you get the time.
Arron,
I have no idea. Its got me "baffled"...
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
My daughter would call this a "Dad joke"
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28th April 2015, 09:11 PM #12
Arron,
I looked at that baffle again & I think it's purpose is to support the drive belt tensioning mechanism.
Not sure, but it's my best guess.
I've made a removable shroud of thin acrylic sheet that was cut & joined to form a box form (three sided ) which surrounds the lower guides. Replaces the lower blade guards actually & secured by the original bolts.
This helps prevent the sawdust being spread in all directions from underneath the table & retains most of it so it can be sucked through the slot where the blade enters the lower cabinet. A big improvement but I'm still thinking of ways I can attach a secondary vac hose in this area. Work in progress.
Pedro
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