Thread: I wasn't going to but I'm addicted to new toys

Originally Posted by Grunt

Any advice on experiences, recommendations and any thing else I should know? Grunt

Advice on experiences - OK always check the trigger lock on the belt sander before turning on the power at the plug.

Recommendations - Always be good to your Mum.

Anything else I should know - Hmm, could take awhile.. but its all good fun until somebody loses an eye...

Cheers

If you do turning definately the C/tec BAS-350. And if you don't do woodturning, get a lathe and a BAS-350................you can't go wrong. IMHO the best 14" bandsaw on the planet!

Enjoy the show!

Grunt, I've got the BP-16a and I'm quite pleased with it. Do a search on it because there has been a bit of discussion about them here.

I bought the BAS 350 at the Canberra WW show about a month ago. I got it for $589 - ie $100 off the list price. I purchased on the last day of the show - prior to that they were only $50 off.

I am very happy with it - I am not a turner (well not yet anyway) but it is a very nice bandsaw - cant go wrong.

Cheers

As others have said, it depends on what you want to use it for.

I bought a Jet 14", it's a very nice machine. The latest model is even better in that it has through the back dust extraction.

You can always get a riser kit for the Taiwanese 14" machines which will allow you to cut up to 12" thick pieces.

I bought the Jet over the Carbatec because to me it appeared to be a better quality machine.

Not wishing to influence you one way or the other but I do like my Hafco BP16A.
16 inch, nice high throat and 2HP for resawing. Nice long blade for better life. Not a bad price, especialy when on special , in comparison to some that only have a 3/4HP motor.

Jet 17" bandsaw.

What is the current price of the BP-16a, the web site shows $789 is this correct?

Himzo.

I paid about $630 for mine during the Sydney show (but not AT the show because H&F weren't there this year).

I paid $626 when they were on special at the time of the Sydney WWW show. A couple of weeks ago I was down at the Sydney branch and they were on special again but I dont remember the price. I know Sydney branch has their annual sale on in November. Thats about all the help I can give. Rots of ruck

Thanks guys,

I might have to have a chat to them when I'm in Melbourne on Saturday.

Himzo.

Thanks all,

I think I'll go for the Hafco BP16A. 2hp gives me a woodie.

I've got 14 hours to change my mind. After all this one is pretty stuffed.

Grunt