band saws

[ttrmike]

Ok i'm looking into buying a band saw but i'm not sure witch one to get. I was looking at the hf one but I heard that there tools are very cheap. So are there any other one that would work for rc stuff?

[goslo]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106779&highlight=band+saw

Check here it may have the information your looking for. It also contains information on cutting techniques, recommended band saws and blades.

Hope this helps."thumbsup"

[bob1961]

try these guys out....

http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/products/searchresults.aspx?q=bandsaws

my friend has this saw the G0555 14" saw is a good saw, even if just for RC work....but will handle other work real good..............bob

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[FL Knifemaker]

It really comes down to what you want to cut. A high speed, wood bandsaw will cut thinner aluminum, brass, etc.,. If you want to cut steel, titanium or thicker soft metals you need a low speed bandsaw. Dual range saws can get pretty expensive but will do everything. I've been using the 14" Wilton Tradesman saw for years and it's held up well to hard use. It has a high and low range and cuts like a SOB :) I can friction saw (high speed) .200 thick titanium, no problem. Guides and wear parts are easily available. When I bought mine it was $900, now I see they are up to about 1,300 :( It's expensive for hobby use but you will be able to pass it down to your grand kids :D

http://www.southern-tool.com/store/tradesman_bandsaw.html