Minimax S45 Bandsaw $500obo

[David Atterbury]

Older model Minimax S45 bandsaw for sale. $500 obo

I bought this few years ago, but other than running to test it, I have not used it at all. It appears to be in good working condition.

I installed a Laguna mobility kit which works pretty well on the saw.

It is tucked into the corner on my garage right now, but let me know if you like a few more detailed pictures.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Where are you located?

[David Atterbury]

Apologies I forgot to list the location. Ridgefield, CT 06877.

[Christopher Charles]

If I were closer I’d buy for the color alone!

[Steven O Smith]

S45 owner since 2003 here. You might check prices--$500 is an awfully good price for a saw in good condition.
Steve

[Randall J Cox]

I just sold a green S45 for $900 that I used for the past 7 years (bought used back then). Wanted $875 but the guy was so happy to get it that he rounded up to $900. Never had a single issue with it and it was in great shape. Of course some very nice new blades went with it. I upgraded to a used Powermatic 20". Randy

[Mike Manning]

If you were about halfway closer to Texas I'd probably be driving to get it. What is the resaw capability on that saw?

[Charles ThompsonWA]

I have a green S45 and agree this is a excellent price assuming it's in good condition. The only complaint I had with mine was that the upper bearing guide is (was) larger than it needed to be and took up some of the resaw capacity. With my replacement bracket I get 11+ inches. I think it was maybe 9.5 stock

[Steven O Smith]

My S45 is circa 2003. My one complaint is that the slot for the miter gauge is 12mm instead of 3/4". It's also a bit close to the blade. I have to make the bar for any miter slot tool.
I'm pretty sure they changed this in later models.

[David Atterbury]

Hi All
Thanks for all the comments. The saw does appear to be in good condition and runs very smooth.

I have added a few pictures that I took last weekend.

[Randall J Cox]

My S45 is circa 2003. My one complaint is that the slot for the miter gauge is 12mm instead of 3/4". It's also a bit close to the blade. I have to make the bar for any miter slot tool.
I'm pretty sure they changed this in later models.

I bought a 12mm bar (if its 12mm - don't remember from 7-8 years ago) from McMaster car and drilled and tapped to make my miter gauge. Then added a Delta miter gauge on top. No big deal. Randy

[Steven O Smith]

I took the cheap route and milled/filed down a 1/2" bar. I should learn to not be so cheap!