Bandsaw Recommendation

[Tom Servinsky]

Terry,
Last year we re-tooled the entire shop and one of the purchases was a
Grizzly 15" Industrial bandsaw. Overall a nice unit however our biggest
complaint has been the flimsy table support system.  This hasn't interfered
with any of our work but when considering longevity and industrial strength
this unit is a distant second to Delta. Overall, the machine works rather
nicely and for the money, and pretty good buy.  The Delta costs about 20-30%
more.
Tom Servinsky,RPT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: Bandsaw Recommendation


> 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
> >
> >
>