Power-Kraft 14" bandsaw

[Mark Gibney]

There is a Power-Kraft 14" bandsaw for sale about and hour and twenty minutes away, looks to be in good shape.

I'm interested in the saw, but I don't know a lot about them other than they were sold through Montgomery Ward.

It looks like a "clam shell" type construction as opposed to a cast iron frame, but I don't know if that's flat out a negative.

Anyone here familiar with them, and how do you regard them?

thanks Mark

[Mark Gibney]

Here are some photos of the bandsaw.

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[Tom Bender]

Looks like it is not in running condition so it should be pretty cheap. If it works out then it should deliver typical 14" band saw performance. Probably needs tires and a little TLC.

[Mike Kees]

Mark I know nothing about who made these saws. However it does look like it has a substantial tension spring for a 14'' saw. The whole hinge assembly and tensioning/tracking on this saw appear to be quite a bit heavier than the typical Delta. The tire in view looks to be in good shape to me ,it is orange which leads me to believe it is likely a Urethane replacement. The belt is loose, is the motor missing ? How much is the asking price ? I think it would make a great first saw /small saw in a two saw shop. Also is a fence part of the equation ? Not a deal breaker but would be nice. If you go to look at it make sure the trunnions under the table are not broken. If you buy it take the table off on the way home to protect the trunnions from breaking. Good luck. Mike.