Peter Elliott
05-24-2012, 3:38 PM
Well after returning my second Grizzly 514X because of issues, I was pretty depressed about not having a bandsaw in the shop. My dealings with Grizzly are ugly and I will state that Grizzly gave up on supplying me a correct saw. BUT I don't want to get into it. There are some fine folks at Grizzly and then there are not!
While pricing a Rikon, Laguna saws and searching locally for something used, I ended up with a gem. I almost pulled the trigger on a LT 16"3000 BS but had to wait because my tranny blew on my truck (big $$$). So 3 days later, while surfing Craigslist, a 18" Agazzani BS came up and only 30mins from my house.
I emailed the owner, we exchange info, sent details/photos, etc... Then I got to thinking, I know this is Italian made saw but knew nothing about them, build quality, etc. I pm'd Van Huskey and sent the ad to him. Armed with great info, he told me to RUN, not walk.. run and buy it. Van has a lot of knowledge on BS for sure and why I trusted him for solid info.
So I went down, took a test drive. We talke price and GOT A SUPER DEAL. I think the owner (who is a smc member) really wanted it to go to a good home and be used. He gave me an awesome deal!
2001 Agazzani 18" Bandsaw, 3hp, Carter Upgrade with over 25 blades. 5 of them are 1" Lenox blades, new and a bunch from 1/4" up to 1-1/4" mostly new.. all for below $1k..
Here is a shot after unloading it (sorry, not the best shot) but proof of ownership :D
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Used it the second day home and all is good!
FORZA ITALIA...
While pricing a Rikon, Laguna saws and searching locally for something used, I ended up with a gem. I almost pulled the trigger on a LT 16"3000 BS but had to wait because my tranny blew on my truck (big $$$). So 3 days later, while surfing Craigslist, a 18" Agazzani BS came up and only 30mins from my house.
I emailed the owner, we exchange info, sent details/photos, etc... Then I got to thinking, I know this is Italian made saw but knew nothing about them, build quality, etc. I pm'd Van Huskey and sent the ad to him. Armed with great info, he told me to RUN, not walk.. run and buy it. Van has a lot of knowledge on BS for sure and why I trusted him for solid info.
So I went down, took a test drive. We talke price and GOT A SUPER DEAL. I think the owner (who is a smc member) really wanted it to go to a good home and be used. He gave me an awesome deal!
2001 Agazzani 18" Bandsaw, 3hp, Carter Upgrade with over 25 blades. 5 of them are 1" Lenox blades, new and a bunch from 1/4" up to 1-1/4" mostly new.. all for below $1k..
Here is a shot after unloading it (sorry, not the best shot) but proof of ownership :D
232828
Used it the second day home and all is good!
FORZA ITALIA...