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  1. 1st December 2011, 09:43 PM #1
    Got_A_Woody
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    Hi Guys,

    Im in need of a bandsaw and am looking at just going straight to the bigger picture rather than buy a 14 inch then have to upgrade. In saying this I need a minimum depth of 220mm anyway to resaw the backsplats of the chairs im making so from what i can find im not going to get away with a 14" cause they usually cap out at a max depth of about 200mm..

    I was at carbatec today and they have an 18" that will cut to a depth of 280mm for $1350 which seems quite cheap compared to the competition, maybe a little too cheap?

    Just after opinions on this bandsaw and to see if there is anything else i should be looking out for. There is a pic of it attached and also the specs.

    Thanks in advance )
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  3. 3rd December 2011, 04:18 PM #2
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    I have a Socomec SN 560 ( Italian made ) which I bought around 25 years ago & it is still going strong. Major woodworking group used to sell them. I can't say how the price compares with the Carbatec machines. However in my experience cheap more often than not means low quality. Buy the best you can afford as a BS is a very useful machine and a good one will last a lifetime.

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    I have just ordered a Hammer 4400 Austrian brand with components made in Italy. At $2600 with some added bits I hope I have made the right choice. I wanterd a good one that will last me out . I make toys so needed a 6mm blade along with a blade 19mm to cut down wood for these projects. The documentation say it will do what I want. I have to wait unil the next shipment in March to get one.
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