Cheap Bandsaw for Resawing

[Tom Trees]

Here's some examples of the ACM star/SNA 500, badged by Felder, who also sold a FB440 at one time,
(I think Felder might've dropped the smaller lines of Italian saws recently)
These have solid wheels compared to the x40 SNAC series.
(though Felder's x40's, or possibly Laguna unsure if they also have also badged x40 series, from say a decade ago...not looked, but it might be a different story than today)
That said, I'm unsure if you can get the x40 series with solid disc type wheels optional or only now, as the SNA/Star line was dropped, (parts still available)
whether that's standard or no more, I haven't looked that up, Laguna's new ones are solid from what I've seen.

This 500mm wheeled machine is about 200kg, so with some decent casters and dependent on your floor, might be very reasonable, or slightly an annoyance,
but then again it could be said, perhaps with any saw, it might have you considering logistics, like a bit of a makeover to the shed!.

Here's something what might just be about bargain aged, (with original rubber still remaining)
The older FB 500.
Older felder fb500 2.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/cCfcJ38r/Older-felder-fb500-2.jpg

I think the mitre slot is standard on these, and Laguna saws are specified with deeper slots
Older fb500 standard table.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/jdTXxdmV/Older-...dard-table.jpg

And perhaps another reason such a saw might be had for a lesser sum than other saws, the motor might be a tad underpowered at 2hp
Older fb500 sticker.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/QtrBQVph/Older-fb500-sticker.jpg

That is... for someone who's not looking for the newer version
Newer fb500.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/kXhBjTxj/Newer-fb500.jpg

With 4hp motor, that is.
Newer fb500 label.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/KYtj8FCV/Newer-fb500-label.jpg

I'll leave out the Laguna LT saws, as my browser doesn't work for most USA websites, and I likely wouldn't be able find out motor details through the years.
Not to say I've documented things fully with Felder's line, things could be differing in the USA, just making note of what I guess is likely the case there.

Though posting the snazzier of the two might indeed inspire, should they stumble across something fairly similar in need of a paint job,
and don't wish to buy two colours.

Good luck on the hunt!
Tom