Which bandsaw brand do you own (brands A through K)

[Frank Pellow]

This is the second poll about bandsaws.

See post #28 in this thread for the final combined result of the poll.

This time, the question is about the brand of wood-cutting bandsaw that you own. I need to list more brands than 10 and there is a limit of 10 options per poll, so this poll is in two parts. Please only vote in one of the two parts.

Please vote in this poll (brands A through K) if you own one of:

ACM
Agazzani
Bridgewood
Craftsman
Delta
General
General International
Grizzly
Jet
King
Please vote in the poll (brands L and above at http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=15760) for:

Laguna
Mini-Max
Performax
Powermatic
Rigid
Rikon
Ryobi
Wilke
Other
I don't own a bandsaw
If you own more than one bandsaw, please vote for the best of them.

[Rob Russell]

Frank,

I have a 1957 20" Rockwell, but included it in the Delta category.

I also have a small import 4"x6" metal-cutting bandsaw, but I don't think you were really thinking of those.

Rob

[Frank Pellow]

Frank,

I have a 1957 20" Rockwell, but included it in the Delta category.

That seems to be the closest brand




I also have a small import 4"x6" metal-cutting bandsaw, but I don't think you were really thinking of those.
Rob
No I wasn't. I will go back and do some editing in order to make it clear that I am talking about wood-cutting bandsaws.

[Tony Falotico]

I have a Craftsman 12" tilt head. Was the first floor WW tool I ever bought; about 12 yrs ago. Thought I was in hog heaven :o ,

But now I hope to grow up someday and get a real bandsaw ! :D

[Paul B. Cresti]

Agazzani B-24

Frank,
you are thinking way too much here ;)

[Scott Coffelt]

Grizzly G0513, just love it.

[Dave Anderson NH]

I have a vintage 1988 Jet 18" bandsaw. Cast iron frame, 2hp motor, and an open stand. The old bugger just keeps on truckin' along and it's nice to have the 12"+ resaw capacity. Dust collection isn't very good though and I've yet to decide on a good option to improve it.

[Gary Sutherland]

I have an 18" Grob variable speed with blade welder, about 25 years old, and a 36" Tannewitz (a fun loving 2900 lbs), about 45 years old. Not what most would choose, I guess, and not super shiny new, but I love them both.

Gary

[Bob Wilkerson]

I voted Delta as it's the most common one I own. Currently in the shop are: Craftsman 12", Delta 14", Delta 14" wood/metal, Delta 20" wood/metal, Tannewitz 24". One of these days I'll get rid of a couple.......


Bob

[Steve Ash]

Jet 12" open stand.

[John M. Cioffi]

Mine is the Delta,Grand White edition 14" with rizer block.It is the enclosed base with the mobile base. Great saw.

John:D

[Thomas Prondzinski]

Frank

I have a blue Jet14" with a riser block,mobile base and fasttrack resaw fence.

Tom

[Clint deal]

Mine is the Jet Blue model, closed base. I like mine fine but I am just now getting into resawing some stuff. It was used moslty for curvy stuff until now. I am looking at getting a riser block for it.
Clint

[Bob Aquino]

Delta 18" New model with carter guides.

[Maurice Ungaro]

Delta 28-299, 14" w/riser

Maurice

[Richard McComas]

I have a 14'' Delta band saw, I also have (my pride and joy) 1940's era 16'' Walker-Turner band saw that I have completely rebuilt.

Anyone no why the miter slot on the Walker-Turner is between the frame and blade? Yes the table is on correctly.


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[Ed Breen]

Frank,

I have a 12" craftsman and also a 24" 3wheel Dupli-carver that is quite old but works like a charm.

Ed

[George M. Perzel]

Hi Guys;
I have a Grob 18" bandsaw, about 50 years old and completely rebuilt. They still make them and in AMERICA!! Great machine.
George

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Delta Grand Edition--great saw.

[Tom LaRussa]

Gratuitous bump...


GO GRIZZ! :p

[Jim Young]

20" Agazanni

[Steve Stube]

20" Rockwell/Walker Turner wood and metal, 18" Grob also wood and metal. BTW, the Grob is the only bandsaw I'm aware of with a compound tilting table which made it a favorite in pattern shops where draft angle in casting patterns was made easy. I once owned a 16'' Walker-Turner that was a great saw and no Richard I don't know why the miter slot is on the left side of the blade. I also have 5 other bandsaws where two are really for metal cutting only.

[Christopher Stahl]

G0555 and going strong.

chris

[Jerry LaBelle]

Craftsman 12 inch which is going on 20 years but giving some serious thought to either the Griz G0555 or G0570.

[christopher webb]

mini-max 16 and griz. g-0555......they both get the job done

[Steve Inniss]

Frank, 18" Jet. -Steve

[Frank Pellow]

...
Frank,
you are thinking way too much here ;)
Paul, in case you have not seen my posting about it elsewhere, I recently stopped the thinking phase and purchased an ACM Star 400 (16") :)

[Frank Pellow]

The poll has now closed. Here is the final standing. I read through the replies and added some "write in" brands that folks mentioned owning.

Grizzly __________62
Delta ___________49
Jet _____________49
Mini-Max ________33
Laguna __________15
Craftsman _______13
Agazzani _________8
Rigid _____________6
Powermatic _______5
Grob _____________3
ACM _____________2
Bridgewood _______2
Rikon ____________2
Walker-Turner _____2
General ___________1
Inca ______________1
Parks _____________1
Ryobi _____________1

I had expected Delta to "win", so am suprised by its "defeat" by Grizzly and the "tie" by Jet. I was also surprised at the small numbers for Powermatic, Rikon, and General.

[Paul B. Cresti]

Paul, in case you have not seen my posting about it elsewhere, I recently stopped the thinking phase and purchased an ACM Star 400 (16") :)
Frank,
I am glad you found what you wanted and close by too! Let us know when you have in its new home.