At 09:02 AM 9/11/2003 -0700, you wrote: >Take a look at the Delta 14" machine. I've been using the same saw for >close to 30 years now and it has yet to miss a beat. >Del Dave, Similar experience here, with the Delta I got just over 25 years ago. Was one of the first ones from Woodworkers Supply, when they were in a big garage in Albuquerque. Heck of a deal. High performance guides are real nice, and not too expensive. Put a 1/2" carbide blade on it that cuts most wood quite well. 3/4" - 1" is okay for resawing maple for laminates. Keep it cool. The saw has survived way too many hired hands and... well.... you know. Non-owners don't treat the tools the way we'd like, most of the time. But... it's working well now. My recommendation for a good general band saw. Little 9" hunert dolla Harbor-freight-ish benchtop with a skinny blade is just right for action part parting and doesn't dim the lights as much when I kick it on and off for a quickie. Have fun, Guy 800-645-9292 is the ph# for Woodworkers Supply.
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC