Band Saw?

[crcoppens]

I just picked this one up for $63 on closeout . I went in for a scroll saw but couldn't resist .

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...bcat=Band+Saws

[NU2KRAWLIN]

Thats a good deal on your band saw ive been thinking about picking up one for myself. where can i find the delta brand?

[URBNFLX]

http://www.grizzlyimports.com/

they have some good deals and quality products. much nicer than harborfreight

[NU2KRAWLIN]

Thanks urbnflx i checked out the website and ordered a free catalog.

[GA Dawg]

Originally Posted by URBNFLX

much nicer than harborfreight

Most of their power tools come out of the same factories in China that the Harbor Freight tools come out of. Don't fool yourself into believing that because they are more expensive, they are better.

[URBNFLX]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

Most of their power tools come out of the same factories in China that the Harbor Freight tools come out of. Don't fool yourself into believing that because they are more expensive, they are better.

I have seen some of their tooling first hand and alot of it is better quality(more professional) than some of the harbor freight stuff. there are some items that are the same identical thing that is painted a different color.

on another note, i was down at lowes yesterday and saw the small delta bandsaw. i looked for metal blades and couldnt find any. is there a place that sells them?

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

i beleive you can find metal band saw blades on mcmaster....

[Cole82]

Originally Posted by URBNFLX

I have seen some of their tooling first hand and alot of it is better quality(more professional) than some of the harbor freight stuff. there are some items that are the same identical thing that is painted a different color.

on another note, i was down at lowes yesterday and saw the small delta bandsaw. i looked for metal blades and couldnt find any. is there a place that sells them?

Sears sells them as well as menards.

[URBNFLX]

cool, i was doing a bit of research on 9-10 inch saws last night on the net. i found this one:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...7283_200327283

Made by kawasaki. It says it comes with a laser guide and a light. Where i will be putting the saw i could use the extra light. Does anyone know if there tools are worth the money? i am trying to decide on which saw to buy in the 99 dollar range. BTW McMaster does have blades for all the small saws.

[URBNFLX]

found a real nice saw from crapsman. 10 inch all cast iron table. it even has ball bearing guides.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

a little bit more expensive but it looks like its worth the money over the delta and the ryobi.

[Mike Poulson]

The rpm's on wood cutting band saws are about 10 times too fast for metal, but a lot of guys use them with success. Heat is what kills the metal cutting blades. High speed Bi-metal blades will hold up much better. I picked one up from a tool center locally for 15.00 I was paying 10.00 for the carbon ones. A fine misting of water from a spray bottle will help keep the blade cooler while cutting.
I have a Craftsman band saw and have no complaints except I wish I would of got one with the shop light attached.


-MikeP

[URBNFLX]

Originally Posted by Mike Poulson

The rpm's on wood cutting band saws are about 10 times too fast for metal, but a lot of guys use them with success. Heat is what kills the metal cutting blades. High speed Bi-metal blades will hold up much better. I picked one up from a tool center locally for 15.00 I was paying 10.00 for the carbon ones. A fine misting of water from a spray bottle will help keep the blade cooler while cutting.
I have a Craftsman band saw and have no complaints except I wish I would of got one with the shop light attached.


-MikeP

i use WD40 to keep the blade cool while cutting. you can use cutting oil as well but its more messy. the amount of oil doesnt mess with the blade rollers either. i thought it would slip when i first used it but it didnt. i thought the same thing about the crapsman saw but you can order the light separately from the bigger saws and bolt it right up.

[Robb]

Cheaper wood cutting band saw + appropriate amperage speed control = cheap metal cutting band saw.


At least this is my theory. If I get power out to my shop in the next couple of days, I will see if it really works.

[Big Mike]

I know from long experience that the cheaper benchtop bandsaws are generally designed for woodworking - so you have to deal with excessive blade speed and the lack of good metal blades that will fit. There are ways to slow the motor speed, but if you can't find a good blade it's a moot point.
I had a Delta for a while, I got tired of searching for blades.
I got one of these from my dad. Not cordless though, an old-school one you have to plug in:



I replaced the small black stop with a 1/4" 6061-T6 "table" for more work area. I clamp it in my bench vise when I need to use it.
Blade speed is like a third of a "hobby" bandsaw so heat buildup is not such an issue, and replacement blades are readily available and last forever practically if used properly.
They're pretty expensive new, 400 bucks or so. If you could find one at a pawn shop or something you might get off cheaper...

[Unimoger]

Originally Posted by jason

John and I each have one of these, just in a differet color.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93762

It works great, my only complaint is that sometimes the blade pops off. That is my fault though, if you let it get up to full speed before cutting you don't have that problem.

I have the same one, works great, but I may be upgrading to a larger machine, anyone need one cheap?

[braceysdad]

Ben, you have pm

[dirk379]

Originally Posted by jeeper_05

i have never had a problem with my $100 delta, i use it for everything

Where do you get these 100$ delta's?

[Robb]

Originally Posted by dirk379

Where do you get these 100$ delta's?

Lowes

Home Depot has the $100 Ryobi

[mrpink]

ryobi will hold a bigger (wider) blade than the delta; a little more for metal cutting. although neither is really suited for it.

[STANG KILLA SS]

DO NOT BUY THE RYOBI. i have one it blows, not even usable. in fact if you can cut a straignt line ill give you $100. i tell you what, you come get it, its yours!