which bandsaw?

[danny f]

hi i am going to get a bandsaw when i have abit of spare cash, i was wondering which ones are the best i will hopefully be able to spend upto about £400.  im in the uk. i have looked on ebay but dont really know what im looking for. i want something that will cut through decent thickness wood without burning out. i have tryed doing a search on here but couldnt really find much info. so what should i be looking for in a decent bandsaw?  thanks danny.

[Roy]

At least 1 hp, 1 1/2 would be better. Grizzly makes nice tools.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/category/420000

[Pat B]

I have a 14", 1hp Grizzly and I love it. Grizzlys are made in Korea I think but are very well made and easy to get parts and service from Grizzly.  They may even have an outlet in GB.

[danny f]

cheers i have been looking at these, they look good. but i cant seem to find anyone who sells them in the uk. does anyone know if they do? if not, what are the lads in the uk using? thanks danny.

[paulsemp]

I have a 14" Ridged 1 hp. Do your self a favor and buy a good blade. The ones from big box stores are garbage. Even a small saw with a good blade will out perform a big one with a cheap blade. My saw with a 5/8, 3tpi quality blade easily cuts though 5" of osage. It all in the blade and having guides and bearings properly set up.

[seabass]

i just got a 14" grizzly and love it.

[Roy]

I recommend a 3/4" blade with 3 tpi for cutting thick wood.

[beetlebailey1977]

I also have a ridgid 14" 1hp and a 9" Craftsman.....they both work very good.  Even my little Craftsman has done a lot of cutting I didn't think it could do.

[mullet]

I'd never buy a Rigid again. They are made from Pot metal in China and I've had to replace four parts that just broke.