Ron Nossaman wrote: > > Hi Gang, > I've been out in the shop ripping what seems like miles of maple into > strips, and find I've got a problem. Judging from the slop in the lower > wheel bearings in my old Sears 12" bandsaw, I'm quickly coming up on making > a decision to just replace the bearings and put up with it for another > twenty years, or replace the saw altogether with something of better > quality in the first place. Since I know about what to expect with the > bearing replacement (come to think of it, I remember having done this once > already), I'm looking for recommendations for a replacement saw. So far, I > haven't been able to talk my retired industrial arts teacher/semi-retired > piano technician friend out of his old Oliver (which I'd cheerfully > rebuild), so I'll probably be shopping soon. What's the consensus out there > for a good solid general purpose bandsaw? > > Thanks, > > Ron N I have a Delta 14" with the height extension that uses 3/4" X 105 " blades. Nothing even slows it down. I wore out my Craftsman three years ago and haven't been sorry I bought the Delta. Get on the NET and check out some of the deals that are available through companies such as Coastal Tool/AIS Supply etc. if you don't have a good local dealer. Steve Grattan Lost Chord Clinic
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