Will Boulware
08-31-2010, 10:51 AM
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?
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?