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Forum topic by RogerC | posted 03-06-2012 12:20 AM | 1812 views | 0 times favorited | 3 replies | ![]() |
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03-06-2012 12:20 AM |
So recently my old craftsman bandsaw has bit the dust. As such I’m looking into getting a nice new saw as I just can’t seem to find the right one on kijiji. I am a pretty big fan of General tools, though can’t decide which saw is for me. I will be doing a bit of resawing, and roughing out bowl blanks etc as well. will also no doubt be making some curvy cuts etc along the road. As of right now I’m looking at the deluxe 14” as seen here http://www.general.ca/site_general/g_produits/bandsaw/90-170b.html which is 500 off right now at tegs tools, going for $1500. Though the normal 17” is also on sale 300 off goign for $1899 http://www.general.ca/site_general/g_produits/bandsaw/90-240.html . However this is just the standard one everyone is making and making it for a lot less, so I dont know why the general is worth so much more i can’t see the components being that much better on it then say the king Canada. This is why I sorta like the deluxe 14”, only general is making this model, so I know that it is to there specs and standards. Of course I could also just spend 900 and get a standard everyday bandsaw. but as I sit here typing and looking at a really nice peice of 4/4 curly maple I’m going to want to resaw that is about 8inches wide i just cant help but doubt the riser pack and basic ability of the cheaper saws. Wow that turned out to be a bit of a ramble eh! What would you guys do?? |