Minimax S45 bandsaw

[Matt Benton]

Does anyone have any insight regarding this machine? I've found a used one, and was hoping to get some opinions. It looks like it is 1.5 hp, which I think would be a little low for an 18" saw.

I tried searching on "S45" to no avail...

Thanks!

[Jim Becker]

Here's a link to the current version:

http://www.minimax-usa.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_bs.tpl&product_id=24&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=35

[John Callahan]

You could try posting at the MiniMax Owner's Group website (you'll have to sign up). The S45 was upgraded a while back- 12" resaw vs 10", and more power- 2.5hp vs 1.5 iirc.