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  1. 8th January 2007, 07:26 PM #1
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    Default Timbecon, Carbatec, Jet or better?

    I'm currently on the hunt for the flagship machine of my new workshop - a large-ish bandsaw! I intend to use it for sawing my own planks from fresh logs, and for resawing (as well as for general use). I'm currently debating between two models

    Timbecon 16" - $1349 - Has powerful motor (3hp) but only 250mm depth of cut. Has 2 dust chutes and comes with good fence and mitre (apparently)
    Carbatec 17" - $1695 - 300mm depth of cut, but only 2hp motor. 2 dust chutes, fence and mitre. (MIK can get the same model by Ledacraft, which is good because I'm in adelaide)

    Or... should I save the extra coin and get something with the extra quality? Does anyone have any experience with these or similar saws?

    Cheers, Ed.
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  3. 8th January 2007, 11:10 PM #2
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    have a look here they are local www.woodfast.com.au
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    If you want a really good one and can spend a bit more, check out the Hammer.

    read this thread https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...hammer+bandsaw
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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    Default What to buy

    Go for the Jet. Beautifully made and at a reasonable price. 3of my friends have Jets and have never had a scrap of trouble. I have 5 Jet products and they are perfect straight out of the box.

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