Compilation of "Best Band Saw" threads. Which Band Saw ?

[Dave MacArthur]

Hi. This topic comes up very often. Usually I try to do a site search to find old threads that I found useful... but it's difficult to wade through them all, or even find them all. I am compiling the links below for threads that I found useful in answering the common questions,
1. What is the best bandsaw out there for the money?
2. Which is the best 17" - 19" bandsaw?
3. Is it worth the extra $ for the MiniMax/Agazzani/Laguna ?

Hopefully doing this won't bother anyone, I just really enjoy reading the bandsaw threads here, and this will help me point those with questions to some of our awesome corporate knowledge ;)
Dave

Best Bandsaw and drill press for the money?http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=27918

Which 17" bandsaw? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=15965

Grizzly G0514x vs Laguna LT16 http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=68096

Tool Test: 14-inch Band Saws http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=22054

rikon 10-325 verses grizzly go513x bandsaws http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=68328

Over all what is the best 18" bandsaw for the money? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?referrerid=5960&t=68777

Bandsaw advice for a newbie -Which saw? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=688911

Grizzly G0555 vs Rikon 10-325 Bandsaws http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=47419

Looking for Comments on Grizzly G0513 vs. G0513X Bandsaws http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=33755

Delta 18" Bandsaw Review Model 28-682 http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=13094

Beginning of the Grizzly G0513 BS review..... http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=4662

Laguna, Minimax, and Agazanni Bandsaw oners please defend your purchase http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=45339

Could I hear from owners of the 14" Craftsman Bandsaw 22401? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=48580

Mobile Base for 18" Bandsaw http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=16799

14" Rikon bandsaw http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=45411

Rikon Model 10-325 or Powermatic 14" Bandsaw? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=55152

g0513x2 or g0514x? Shiraz Balolia comments on cast iron trunnions, improved table, etc. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=62269

Grizzly G0513X2 vs G0636X with comments from Shiraz http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=69987

[Rick Gifford]

Thanks for the compilation. I have been looking through posts on bandsaws and this list has helped!

[David Cramer]

Thanks alot Dave!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome! Financially, I can't swing it right now (no job), but in the future for sure (at least a year). The research really helps though and thanks again for the compilation. Good luck with your purchase!

Dave

[Jeff Miller]

THE BEST:D




http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/woodfarmer/shop/shop057.jpg



Why? Because I like it and it's mine;)


JEFF:cool:

[Dave MacArthur]

For some reason I can't find an "edit button" on my thread? Maybe you can't edit a thread after a certain time...

Here is a GREAT thread with information on the new Grizzley Ultimate 17" bandsaw, the G0636X

Grizzly G0513X2 vs G0636X with comments from Shiraz http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=69987

[John Bailey]

Dave,

Thanks again for the great compilation. I love bandsaws and this thread is a great source of easy info.

You're right, there is a time limit for editing, so I went ahead and added it to your compilation. Hope that's OK, let me know if not.

John

[David Weaver]

Someone should throw a formal review of the new 18" Jet saw on there. I have one, but I haven't used it enough to review it. Thus far, it's a good saw, and worth considering if you see one somewhere at a shop for a "deal", which is how I ended up with mine.

Other than changing the belt, and soon the blade, on the one I received, everything is tight and works as needed/advertised.

[Joe Cipriano]

Dave,

Thanks again for the great compilation. I love bandsaws and this thread is a great source of easy info.

You're right, there is a time limit for editing, so I went ahead and added it to your compilation. Hope that's OK, let me know if not.

John

John:

Is it possible to make this a sticky? It's a great resource; I stumbled into it during a BS search - might save some time for us newbies if it's stuck to pg. 1. Thx.

[John Bailey]

John:

Is it possible to make this a sticky? It's a great resource; I stumbled into it during a BS search - might save some time for us newbies if it's stuck to pg. 1. Thx.

I pass it by the powers that be, those that have the ability to get it done. By the way, 3:06 A.M.??:o Go to bed Joe!!

John

[Al Willits]

Good post, thanks, just reafirms my decision that when I upgrade my 14" Delta, it will be a 18" SC, least wises as it stands now.

Sticky might be nice imho too.

Al

[Dave MacArthur]

Hi, thought I'd add some new good threads from the last year that aren't included above:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=136394
G0701 19" Ultimate Bandsaw - has anyone seen/used one? - Sawmill Creek (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=136394)

What bandsaw is best for a wood turner?
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=115404

Powermatic and Mini Max band saws
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=123665

Questions on Agazzani 20" bandsaw
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=118984

Any comments on Grizzly G0513X2B Band Saw? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=124590

Laguna 14 SUV Bandsaw... Pro's and Cons?
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=136459

Laguna or Agazzani
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=137959

Upgraded to a large bandsaw, opinons needed (Felder/ACM FB540, Laguna HD16, bearings)
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=120418

Laguna LT14SUV review
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=115939

[John Mark Lane]

This is great and very helpful, thank you! (And thanks also for the contribution to the BS thread I started -- very helpful and I'm researching some of the things you mentioned.)

Mark

[Dave MacArthur]

Laguna LT16HD or Felder HB600 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?162698-Laguna-LT16HD-or-Felder-HB600)


New Bandsaw Purchase: Laguna vs. Minimax (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?160478-New-Bandsaw-Purchase-Laguna-vs.-Minimax)


Grizzly G0514X2 or Rikon 10-345 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?161017-Grizzly-G0514X2-or-Rikon-10-345&highlight=felder+agazzani+laguna)

LT18-3000 vs 514x2 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?147549-LT18-3000-vs-514x2&highlight=felder+agazzani+laguna)


bandsaw Recommendation (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?160026-bandsaw-Recommendation&highlight=felder+agazzani+laguna) (lots of talk on the 17" and 19" Grizzly saws on this thread)


20" bandsaws (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?158157-20-quot-bandsaws) which 20" or bigger bandsaw to get? felder fb 600 or aggazzani b20

Recommendations for a resaw bandsaw (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?159674-Recommendations-for-a-resaw-bandsaw) lots of posts on 20" and 24" Agazzani, Laguna, MM, some talk of the 19" G0514x2, and some discussion on buying used.

couple of threads on the Felder saws in comparison to Agazzani, Laguna, and MM recently, as well as the Hammer.