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Title: New Bandsaw
Post by: Pago on March 13, 2017, 03:45:00 AM

I think my friends and family feel I have lost my mind but I think you good folks will understand my enthusiasm.

I have been using a craftsman 10" saw for 3 years. Recently I saved up my pennies and started the search for a new used bandsaw as the craftsman just wasn't up to the bow making job.

I made a deal on a 14" craftsman contractor saw but the jerk sold it out from under me for more money.  
But then a 12" Jet (I was afraid was too small) showed up at a further reduced price.

Long story short I picked up the saw for 150 and after new tires and bearings fired it up tonight.  This thing cuts like a hot knife through butter compared to the craftsman and I think it will be just fine for making bows. This is the cast iron 12" Jet not the steel frame model. I am one happy camper.

What do you guys think good deal on a good saw or not?

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: scrub-buster on March 13, 2017, 07:28:00 AM

We need pictures!!!

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: LittleBen on March 13, 2017, 08:41:00 AM

I've never used a 12" jet, but if it's doing what you need for $150, I'd call that a win.

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: kennym on March 13, 2017, 09:29:00 AM

Heck yes, you can't buy much else for 150

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Pago on March 13, 2017, 02:15:00 PM

I will post some pictures after I finish the refurb, the table needs some rust removed and a good waxing or two or three.  Craftsman rates their saw at 1/3hp max developed (fat chance) this saw is easily 3 times more powerful, easier to adjust and just feels much sturdier.

I see why Jet bandsaws are regarded as some of the best. Definitely a step up, hopefully the next will be a 14" Jet, Grizzly or Powermatic.

 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2843/33381831266_2f26932d91_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: mwosborn on March 13, 2017, 07:22:00 PM

:thumbsup:    Good buy for sure!

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Pago on March 14, 2017, 01:52:00 AM

Thanks fellers it's been a challenge with the craftsman if nothing else I'm guaranteed an improvement.

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 14, 2017, 06:53:00 AM

Good deal on the saw.

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Mad Max on March 14, 2017, 09:03:00 AM

yep

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Pago on March 19, 2017, 12:18:00 AM

Here is the table half done removing rust.
 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3855/33521762475_5e491303db_c.jpg)

This is the table finished with 3 coats of wax.
 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3684/33480487236_f0a16272cd_c.jpg)

I can resaw to make lams now!
 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3853/32677641414_79d0dc6ba4_c.jpg)

 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3781/32706986973_cedba68d9e_c.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: on March 19, 2017, 01:49:00 AM

Nice... Good luck with it...  Put some furniture wax on that table... Stops rust...

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: kennym on March 19, 2017, 08:58:00 AM

You got that bad boy cleaned up and looking good!!

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2017, 04:45:00 PM

Looking good.

Title: Re: New Bandsaw
Post by: Pago on March 19, 2017, 09:39:00 PM

Anybody need a lightly used 10" Craftsman bandsaw? Ha Ha