Tim Browne
07-31-2010, 9:48 AM
I'm getting more serious about buying a bandsaw and am now wondering which style to get. I've decided I'll have to stick to a 14" model due to cost. I won't be cutting any big logs down to size since I can't lift or carry them. I'll be dealing with chunks that weigh less than 20 pounds and are mostly 6" to 8" round or square. There may be times I'd like something a little bigger but I'm not sure.
This style
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922401000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1[/URL]
can't have a riser block added. In 14" models I can find an 8" resaw capacity maximum.
This style
[URL]http://www.grizzly.com/products/The-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/G0555 (http://www.grizzly.com/products/17-Bandsaw-2-HP/G0513)
lets you add a riser block for a 12" resaw capacity.
Here are my thoughts. I often find wood for a project that's just too big. As an example, I might be looking for a 4x4x8" piece, which is hard to find, but run into a beautiful, reasonably priced chunk that's 8x8x4". I think to myself that I could cut it in half to get what I need and with the leftovers, cut them in half lengthwise and resaw them in half for 4 pieces that are 4x4x2" for smaller items I make.
Am I just goofy? (don't answer that.) Is it realistic to think I'd use it this way or should I forget about resaw capacity? btw, I've looked for used ones locally and it's all junk. Older Crafstman 12" with the tilting head or Harbor Freight. Decent brands are listed near the new retail cost ($400 to $700 for 14" delta and jet). I'll have to buy new, on sale.
Thanks for the help.
This style
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922401000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1[/URL]
can't have a riser block added. In 14" models I can find an 8" resaw capacity maximum.
This style
[URL]http://www.grizzly.com/products/The-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/G0555 (http://www.grizzly.com/products/17-Bandsaw-2-HP/G0513)
lets you add a riser block for a 12" resaw capacity.
Here are my thoughts. I often find wood for a project that's just too big. As an example, I might be looking for a 4x4x8" piece, which is hard to find, but run into a beautiful, reasonably priced chunk that's 8x8x4". I think to myself that I could cut it in half to get what I need and with the leftovers, cut them in half lengthwise and resaw them in half for 4 pieces that are 4x4x2" for smaller items I make.
Am I just goofy? (don't answer that.) Is it realistic to think I'd use it this way or should I forget about resaw capacity? btw, I've looked for used ones locally and it's all junk. Older Crafstman 12" with the tilting head or Harbor Freight. Decent brands are listed near the new retail cost ($400 to $700 for 14" delta and jet). I'll have to buy new, on sale.
Thanks for the help.