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4th October 2010, 09:59 PM #1
Comments on Bandsaws
How time flies, just logged on and found it's been some 11 months since I visited. A lot changes in that time, and I am now contemplating a new Bandsaw. Have narrowed it down to either a Hammer N4400 or a Jet JBW 18Q
Would love to hear from owners of these pieces of equipment and comments, good or bad about themColin Howkins
Graceville Qld
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25th October 2010, 02:54 PM #2Intermediate Member
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G'day,
I am not able to offer you any advice as I am also in the market for a bandsaw. I have been looking at the Jet 18Q although have only been able to do so on line.
I am just wondering whether you have bought one yet? I am also after any comments on the Jet 18Q?
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25th October 2010, 03:57 PM #3
If I had the money, it would be the Hammer hands down. Only because there are others in here who have it and cannot fault it.
The likes of AlexS have one. So maybe a PM to him might help.
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25th October 2010, 06:01 PM #4Mug punter
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25th October 2010, 06:16 PM #5
gotta agree with the fellers above! go the best you can afford and enjoy it forever more! when we reach this stage of life I think we are past "making do!" go quality!
G'day I'm Dave!
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25th October 2010, 09:25 PM #6
Bandsaws etc
Thanks for the feedback fellas. I tend to think the Hammer is in front. The fence system in particular I think is head and shoulders above the others. The rail the fence runs on is not unlike the rail on my Felder Panel Saw. The Panel saw runs a 2" solid steel bar held in place with about 15mm bolts. The Hammers rail is 1.5" solid steel bar held in place with about 12mm bolts. You get the impression they are pretty much bullet proof. I get the impression if you gave the fences on the other bandsaws a decent bump, as you may do if you are making up your own slabs from a log it could be the end of the fence mounting system. Plus the fact the hammer has 4hp driving as opposed to 2hp in the jet
Like I said I reckon the Hammer is in frontColin Howkins
Graceville Qld
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25th October 2010, 11:05 PM #7
Sounds like you have already made up your mind
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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26th October 2010, 07:25 PM #8Senior Member
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Hammer motor - wiring needed.
Hi,
just a caution about the 4HP motor - you need to put in a heavy-duty 20Amp cable from your switchboard to your workshop. This will add $300 to $500 to your costs. If you have this wiring already, then disregard this message.
Cheers
PaulNew Zealand
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26th October 2010, 08:25 PM #9
15amp wiring
Paul,
I'm onto the 15 am circuit stuff. when I had the Tajmashed [dearly beloveds description] rebuiltI had number of 15 amp circuit and outlets put in - I like to think I work on the six P rule:
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Thanks............ColLast edited by Colin Howkins; 26th October 2010 at 08:26 PM. Reason: not right
Colin Howkins
Graceville Qld
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26th October 2010, 08:35 PM #10Mug punter
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i ran the hammer on a 15amp circ for some time until i had a sparky in doing something else and had a couple of 20amp circs added as well ... it is rated for 13.5 amps .. i know that on startup and under heavy load it can draw more ... felder in sydney (where i bought it) recommended a 20 amp but acknowledged that it can run on 15 ... incidentally the plug on the hammer is only a 16 amp one anyway
regards david
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