Anyone own the triangle frame Jet bandsaw

[Mike Heidrick]

Saw a triangle framed Jet bandsaw locally and it looked great. Anyone own this yet? I really like to hear about new tools even though they are not on my list. How much are they going for?

[Jon Todd]

I have the 18 inch saw and like it alot. I bought mine from a guy who does reviews so I cant tell you what it would be new.

[Jim Becker]

Mike are they shipping yet? I only just noticed the ad for them this past week.

[Mike OMelia]

You know, I saw the ad for the triangular bandsaw. And, I was impressed with the design. A way to use less material and achieve similar rigidity in what some might call "over-built" designs currently on the market. I have no idea if the manufacturing costs are higher for the triangular design,but from a materials point of view, this saw should be less expensive. But we all know that will not be the case. Jet has done a fine job of figuring out how to reduce material cost while at the same time charging more for the same machine. Remember this. Bending tendancy will be reduced, but torsional tendancy will be increased.

Mike