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1malo68 · 03-02-2011, 06:08 AM

I'm looking for a GOOD band saw for my garage for fabricating Winch Bumpers, exhaust, gussets, small and big parts. I'm gonna need a vertical one but I'm not opposed to a horizontal that can convert to vertical. Any suggestions or experiences would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

ETsC10 · 03-31-2011, 09:15 PM

I'd save your big bucks for a top notch vertical and start looking for a small, industrial, used horizontal.
The horizontals are so durable that they are still widely available, in very usable condition, for pennies
on the dollar. Not as versatile as a vertical but you can chuck up your part, turn on the coolant,
set the feed and walk away.

My 2 cents

1malo68 · 04-01-2011, 03:28 AM

Thanks for the Info. Just bought this one. It will be delivered this Friday. Hope it's as good as it's supposed to be.
http://www.jetwilton.com/us/manufact...product=273713

ETsC10 · 04-01-2011, 04:28 AM

Wow! Good choice! Looks Stout and an excellent brand.
Specs are impressive, especially the 13 1/2" width.

Congratulations! Do take pics and post when you get it!

NONHOG · 04-01-2011, 01:49 PM

One of many tools on my wish list.

I may just start with a portable band saw and make a bench mount for it.

Altec · 04-01-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1malo68

Thanks for the Info. Just bought this one. It will be delivered this Friday. Hope it's as good as it's supposed to be.
http://www.jetwilton.com/us/manufact...product=273713

Good choice!

Speaking as someone with a horizontal band saw I would skip it, and save for a cold saw. The speed, and the precision of the cuts just makes it silly nice to have.

1malo68 · 04-03-2011, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

Wow! Good choice! Looks Stout and an excellent brand.
Specs are impressive, especially the 13 1/2" width.

Congratulations! Do take pics and post when you get it!

Got it all put together - Now I have to get a bigger garage

I put a Morse 3/4" BiMetal blade on it

pat 70/71 · 04-06-2011, 10:01 PM

Jet tools are pretty good. I have four dust vac systems for my cabinet shop. the company really stands behind the products they offer. (one motor went bad and I made the call they sent me a new one no questions asked) have fun with your new toy! cheers, Pat

ETsC10 · 04-06-2011, 11:06 PM

Hehe---like your pics better than the websites...the real deal!
Good choice on the blade, too.
Good price and with the bi-metal technology, you should get some life.

Congrats!

NONHOG · 01-06-2013, 01:59 PM

just used my new (

had it for a year-long story) saw yesterday.
Pretty nice being able to walk away and let it do its thing (not too far)
Auto shut off is cool.
Happy $225 investment.

Next upgrade the blade!

03-02-2011, 06:08 AM	#1
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Question about Band Saws I'm looking for a GOOD band saw for my garage for fabricating Winch Bumpers, exhaust, gussets, small and big parts. I'm gonna need a vertical one but I'm not opposed to a horizontal that can convert to vertical. Any suggestions or experiences would be helpful. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

03-31-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Question about Band Saws I'd save your big bucks for a top notch vertical and start looking for a small, industrial, used horizontal. The horizontals are so durable that they are still widely available, in very usable condition, for pennies on the dollar. Not as versatile as a vertical but you can chuck up your part, turn on the coolant, set the feed and walk away. My 2 cents

04-01-2011, 03:28 AM	#3
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Question about Band Saws Thanks for the Info. Just bought this one. It will be delivered this Friday. Hope it's as good as it's supposed to be. http://www.jetwilton.com/us/manufact...product=273713 __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

04-01-2011, 04:28 AM	#4
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Question about Band Saws Wow! Good choice! Looks Stout and an excellent brand. Specs are impressive, especially the 13 1/2" width. Congratulations! Do take pics and post when you get it!

04-01-2011, 01:49 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,459	Re: Question about Band Saws One of many tools on my wish list. I may just start with a portable band saw and make a bench mount for it. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-06-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Question about Band Saws Jet tools are pretty good. I have four dust vac systems for my cabinet shop. the company really stands behind the products they offer. (one motor went bad and I made the call they sent me a new one no questions asked) have fun with your new toy! cheers, Pat

04-06-2011, 11:06 PM	#9
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Question about Band Saws Hehe---like your pics better than the websites...the real deal! Good choice on the blade, too. Good price and with the bi-metal technology, you should get some life. Congrats!

01-06-2013, 01:59 PM	#10
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,459	Re: Question about Band Saws just used my new ( had it for a year-long story) saw yesterday. Pretty nice being able to walk away and let it do its thing (not too far) Auto shut off is cool. Happy $225 investment. Next upgrade the blade! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.



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