Bandsaw Recommendation

[Farrell]

Are the guides something that comes with the unit, or is this something that you have to buy as an add-on. What kind of wax and what is it for? Thanks big time.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nichols" <nicho@lascruces.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: Bandsaw Recommendation


> At 07:12 AM 3/20/02 -0800, you wrote:
> 
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> >To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> >Sent: March 20, 2002 6:50 AM
> >Subject: Bandsaw Recommendation
> >
> >
> > > I need to break down and buy a band saw. What is the minimum size you
> >recommend for the piano shop (pinblocks, bridges, etc.)? Any favorite
> >brands? Any special features to look for? I would prefer a bench mounted
> >bandsaw if that small a unit will meet my needs - however, I hate buying
> >stuff and then after using it deciding that I should have spent 50 more
> >bucks and got the bigger or better one. Thoughts? Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> >14". The heavier the better. Rules out bench mounted stuff. If you don't
> >want to spring for a Delta (still my favorite in this category) go for a
> >clone--Grizzly, etc.
> >
> >Del
> 
> Don't forget the $100.00 carbide 1/2" blade. Makes a huge difference. 
> High-end guides and a can of wax, too.
> 
> Guy
> 
>