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  1. 12th June 2012, 04:16 PM #1
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    Default Which bandsaw would you buy?

    I need a bandsaw with at lease a 30cm depth of cut; the throat itself is not so critical. Primary use will be for re sawing so an accurate cut is critical. The Jet, Carbatech, Hafco and Ledacraft 18 to 20 inch models are all similarly priced though I have seen varying comments for each manufacturer on quality control, complicated set up and/or under powered motors.

    I'd very much appreciate advice or recommendations; or even suggestions on alternative models.

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  3. 12th June 2012, 04:20 PM #2
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    I know where there is one of those JUMBO australian made ones.
    3 phase and must weigh 2 tons.
    Its at a school and they want to get rid of it.
    base is a yard square.

    I'd check with some other schools and see if they are getting rid of equipment.
    Some of it gets offered to mens sheds and not even they want ones that big and heavy.
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  4. 12th June 2012, 04:45 PM #3
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    I had an old bandsaw but it proved a bugger to set up; after breaking 3 bands I made the decision to move it onand buy a new(ish) model - hoping that it would prove easier to use (also I only have single phase in my new place).
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  5. 12th June 2012, 05:33 PM #4
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    If money and space were no problem this is what I would buy
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  6. 12th June 2012, 06:13 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by mic-d View Post
    If money and space were no problem this is what I would buy
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  7. 12th June 2012, 06:13 PM #6
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    Very nice !! Unfortunately, you hit the nail on the head - the price is a bit hard to justify for a hobby shed
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  8. 12th June 2012, 06:15 PM #7
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    *sigh* Nice one.
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  9. 12th June 2012, 06:21 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by mic-d View Post
    If money and space were no problem this is what I would buy
    Just out of interest, what is one of these worth?
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  10. 12th June 2012, 06:41 PM #9
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    $4.5k v's around $2k for the "normal" ones !!
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  11. 12th June 2012, 06:42 PM #10
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    I like mine

    W433 | BP-430 (OAV SBW-4300CE) Wood Band Saw | machineryhouse.com.au
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    What about the the Hammer N4400, is spoken of very well via this board, is it in your price range?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolffie View Post
    I like mine

    W433 | BP-430 (OAV SBW-4300CE) Wood Band Saw | machineryhouse.com.au
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    Have the same model from Carbatec, very good machine.

    http://www.carbatec.com.au/carba-tec-17-ce-bandsaw_c590
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    Think I would go for a Felder made in Austria rather than a Powermatic out of Taiwan.
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    Just had a look at the Hammer (Felder). Very nice machine with great reviews. Thanks for the suggestion - I'll be making a call to the supplier tomorrow !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Shed View Post
    Have the same model from Carbatec, very good machine.
    What's the smallest blade you have used?
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