Which Bandsaw

[Benoli]

I'm looking for recommendations on a bandsaw. I want try my hand at one or the Bingham bows and maybe build a couple of bows for some eager Boy Scouts. Would like something middle of the road that is both functional and reasonable. Suggestions??

[Dano]

If I was going to buy a new saw this would be it.
http://grizzly.com/products/The-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/G0555

[Pat B]

I second Dano's suggestion. I have a Grizzly band saw, table saw, belt sander and other goodies. They sell very good tools, have parts readily available when needed and a great tech support system.        Pat

[d. ward]

Stay away from the cheep models ie ryobi and a couple other are not to good.They are way to small and over heat quick.Buy the best you can afford.bd

[Jeremy]

Grizzly.  Either the one Dano suggested or the next model down (a bill cheaper) would have more than enough power and area great performers.

[Dale Hajas]

I have the G0555 and LOVE it!

[21cenlongbowhunter]

I also have the Grizzly Ultimate band saw and I have been very impressed with it.

[JBiorn]

Guys, I have a whole toolbox full of Ryobi tools that I use VERY hard at work.  I just recieved a new 9" Ryobi bandsaw for Christmas----and I am excited to see if it performs like the rest of my tools. I have seen the cordless tools outperform and outlast DeWalt and Bosch.  

[Woodeye]

I just went through the same decision making process and settled on the old standby - Craftsman.  I went with the 12-inch model with a 3/4 hp motor, best for the money that I could find and locally to save the shipping issues.

As I type this I'm at "work", on tradgang and reading the Owner's Manual for the new saw - how productive!

I'm taking a half day vacation to head home and set it up.  I'll let you know how it goes.

Woodeye

[Cupcake]

I just bought the Grizzly G0555X Extreme Bandsaw.  It is $200 more than the Ultimate but comes with enough upgrade stuff that I decided to splurge.  If I get real serious about bow building I probably will be glad that I did.

I did a lot of research and was originally going to get the Ultimate.  Dollar-for-dollar the Grizzly saws can not be touched by anyone.

If you want to buy THE BEST 14" saw then the Laguna tools is the one - $1500.

[GAstumpshooter]

I have never used a Grizzly but they look nice. I have  Delta 14" saw thats was my grandfarthers it at least 25 years old and still works great.