Thread: bandsaw advice

Carbatec have 10 Inch bandsaws from $339, But it depends on the type of woodworking your doing though. Carba-Tec 10" Bandsaw : CARBA-TEC

Personally I would be looking for something thats 14 inches as a good all round machine.

Just save a search on ebay and I sure you'd pick one up pretty quick.

good luck


joez

Hi Malthemender,
Seems a bit dear for a 10in..
You should be able to pick up a 14in. 2nd. Hand, for $280 - 300.
Certainly could in Vic. anyway.

Try reading this blog mate : What to Look for in a Used Band saw | BandSawBlogBandSawBlog
I think it you should go for 14" band saw.

Hi
Thank you joez, issatree and bosox for your helpful replies, much appreciated.

I will use the bandsaw in conjunction with lathe work but as I'm a new-comer to woodworking/turning it would be good to have one that is general purpose too.
Looks like I better be patient and wait for a secondhand 14 inch machine.

all the best,

malthemender

I have a 9" , which gets a lot of use and ABUSE , by doing cuts it is not really suited for, a 14"will be far better larger capacity, more power, save your money and buy new if you can,.
Jeff
vk4

Hi vk4,
Thanks for the feedback. Yes I think I will go for a 14 inch. Carba-tec have the BAS-350B which seems good especially as it takes a 3.2mm blade; handy for cutting shapes/toymaking etc.

all the best
malthemender