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  1. 31st March 2006, 08:26 PM #1
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    Default Need to buy a bandsaw!

    Looking at getting a decent bandsaw next week. There are a couple at carbatec melb that look ok.
    Either this 2 speed job
    http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/ind...80_320_540_560
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    The heavy duty 14"
    http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/ind..._320_490_19205

    I make guitars to give a clue as what I would use it for.
    It would need to be able to accurately slab 8x2" dry hardwood such as rock maple etc and be able to cut reasonable mitre / crosscuts on short lengths up to a metre.

    Would be grateful for any input
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  3. 31st March 2006, 09:30 PM #2
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    Slab 8x2 in what way... 8x1? If so those BSaws are too small, they have a max cut of 200mm and not really enough Hp to do the job without straining the motor heaps, an 8" cut is hard work...
    You'd be better off with a http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/1...saw-13381.aspx
    or
    http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/1...saw-13382.aspx
    if you want to stay with Carb's... http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/ind...80_320_580_590
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  4. 31st March 2006, 09:55 PM #3
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    I'd recommend one of the 'CE' Carbatec bandsaws in the 17" range - the main reason I don't have one is I couldn't get it into my garage/workshop - entry door too low to go in upright & concrete ceiling too low to allow me to stand it up if it came in on its side

    I got a Delta 14" and put a frame extension in, along with a new spring - one of the 'CE' saws wold have been a LOT easier and no more expensive in the long run,
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