Craftsman 12 in. bandsaw - Advice needed

[Will Boulware]

Been looking for a bandsaw for a while now. I'm primarily a hand tool user, but a small bandsaw would definitely come in handy. I ran across one on craigslist recently, an craftsman 12 inch model with a tilting head. Don't know much about them, but it's from the same Emerson-made era as my craftsman tablesaw, which, after a tune-up, suits my hobbiest purposes nicely. Anyway, model number is 113.247210. 12 inch model, 1 hp, tilting head, comes with a mobile base.

Anything stand out as being wrong with these? Anything I should specifically look for if I go look at it? He wants $110 for it. Is this a horrible model I should run away from as quickly as possible? Am I deranged for even looking at something that's not new and 14+"?

Thanks in advance,

Will

Edit: Am I going to have a terrible time finding new tires, blades, etc.for this, or can you pretty much get those things custom ordered from major supply houses? Any recommendations?

[Will Boulware]

Ok, I talked myself out of it. I need something capable of resawing, and this just isn't it. Good deal or not, I'll let someone else decide. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Thanks,

Will

[Bob Aquino]

An older Delta 14" machine would suit you well. Can be made to do some resawing with a riser block, though that isn't how I would use it. Good for small to mid width blades. Most come with a 3/4 to 1 horse motor but you can upgrade them too.

[Will Boulware]

An older Delta 14" machine would suit you well. Can be made to do some resawing with a riser block, though that isn't how I would use it. Good for small to mid width blades. Most come with a 3/4 to 1 horse motor but you can upgrade them too.

Strange that you mention an older delta. I really like them. Now I just have to find one!

[glenn bradley]

Ok, I talked myself out of it.

Good call. I had that saw. Under powered and the table was not iron and not flat. I sold it for $105 with a mobile base, Cool Blocks and 4 Timberwolf blades.