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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Decisions, decisions
« on: October 02, 2014, 11:27:49 pm »
Should I buy a band saw, or go rock hunting? What should a guy do?
Also, what should I look for in a decent band saw?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2014, 11:37:03 pm »
14" Grizzly with a 1hp motor. It will last longer than a pile of rocks.  ;)
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2014, 11:37:54 pm »
Who needs a bandsaw ?  8)
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2014, 11:40:51 pm »
Ok  :) let me be a bit more clear. A good rock hunting trip will cost me about a hundred bucks. On an online site similar to craigs list I can get a 12 inch Craftsman for $100, or a 10 inch Delta for about $80. What size would be best? Should I just save  :-\ and buy a new one?
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2014, 12:36:16 am »
Go with whichever saw has the bigger motor.  1HP+ is good.  Although you can get by with a smaller motor. 
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Offline Pappy

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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2014, 05:24:34 am »
Buy the bigest you can afford. ;) Between the 2 you mentioned I would go with the Craftsman.  :)
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2014, 05:28:37 am »
Save a bit more and go with a 14"er - You won't regret it ! My old original had a 1/2 hp motor that lasted about a year (used mostly hogging out staves). Got a 3/4 hp two stage American made motor - with a 3/8" 3tpi blade it would rip anything if You could fit it in there  >:D! Bob
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2014, 07:37:57 am »
Ya only live once.  Get the saw with biggest motor ... AND ... go rock hunting!
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2014, 11:22:20 pm »
I ended up finding a 12 inch craftsman. It has an 80 inch blade, and a 1/3 hp motor. Picked it up for $75, new blade was $9. Tyke already cut out a board. Can't wait till tomorrow to play some more.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2014, 11:34:16 pm »
Watch your fingers!  ;)
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Offline SeanStuart

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2014, 12:05:56 am »
A quality blade will make a big difference. I like timber wolf blades they are reasonably priced, last pretty good, and cut very nicely. suffolkmachinery.com/

The ones I have bought at Lowes and Home depot were not worth .....

Have fun.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Decisions, decisions
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2014, 11:25:47 am »
Sean, I want to try one. A national wood working chain near me has them. They seem to have good ratings. I bought a bosch blade last night. 6TPI 1/2.
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