Band Saws
- Jeffery_Suter
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Band Saws
After doing a search of the site, I was a bit surprised that there were no band saw topics... so here goes...
I'm getting a Delta 9 in. Band Saw this week and was wondering about your opinions on band saws in general?
Any tips in the general use with a band saw with briar?
I've been told that a 3/8 inch blade would be best for briar... so I'll start with that. Thoughts?
Also, I've seen that many folks will use aftermarket parts. Generally "Blade Guides" which look larger and much more beefy. Most of the aftermarket Guides I've seen cost more than what the band saw is costing me... I assume they will make all the difference in the world to the machine, but would I notice since I will be working exclusivly with cutting stummels of briar, and not ripping lumber?
I would apreciate any thoughts...
I'm getting a Delta 9 in. Band Saw this week and was wondering about your opinions on band saws in general?
Any tips in the general use with a band saw with briar?
I've been told that a 3/8 inch blade would be best for briar... so I'll start with that. Thoughts?
Also, I've seen that many folks will use aftermarket parts. Generally "Blade Guides" which look larger and much more beefy. Most of the aftermarket Guides I've seen cost more than what the band saw is costing me... I assume they will make all the difference in the world to the machine, but would I notice since I will be working exclusivly with cutting stummels of briar, and not ripping lumber?
I would apreciate any thoughts...
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Sorry guys. That wasn't meant as a comment on the quality of Chinese stuff - only as an illustration that the stuff is basically the same wether it's Grizzly or Harbor Freight (or any other seller of inexpensive tools). The manufacturer is the same, only the nameplate is different.
I will say that my experience with the rebranded Chinese stuff is not good. You may interpret that however you see fit.
I will say that my experience with the rebranded Chinese stuff is not good. You may interpret that however you see fit.
- Jeffery_Suter
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I think the asian stuff is hit or miss. My Jet was most likely made by some 15 year old Taiwanese girl and it works fine. So does my Chinese belt sander and band saw.
Chinese turning tools are garbage. I don't know what metal they are using but it is certainly not the same as the British tools.
My oneway scroll chuck is Canadian and it rocks! Best buy in my opinion. Since that is the only thing between me and a piece of rock hard briar coming loose and hitting my face, I would not go Chinese on a chuck.
If I had a full time shop where the tools were being used constantly all day I would certainly go with an American or German/Austrian manufacturer. But of the tools I have, Half are were made in China/Taiwan and I am happy with them.
For a hobbyist like myself I would say Grizzly or Harbour Frieght is not a bad way to go. But, be aware that you sometimes get what you pay for.
Chinese turning tools are garbage. I don't know what metal they are using but it is certainly not the same as the British tools.
My oneway scroll chuck is Canadian and it rocks! Best buy in my opinion. Since that is the only thing between me and a piece of rock hard briar coming loose and hitting my face, I would not go Chinese on a chuck.
If I had a full time shop where the tools were being used constantly all day I would certainly go with an American or German/Austrian manufacturer. But of the tools I have, Half are were made in China/Taiwan and I am happy with them.
For a hobbyist like myself I would say Grizzly or Harbour Frieght is not a bad way to go. But, be aware that you sometimes get what you pay for.
John
www.crosbypipes.com
www.crosbypipes.com
Off topic, but I had a piece of briar get picked up out my vice and flung at my head a few days ago by the drill pressArtGuy wrote: Since that is the only thing between me and a piece of rock hard briar coming loose and hitting my face
It missed me... It was gunnin' for me tho, i just know it! My drill press is a Ryobi... where are they made! Maybe the asian made tools are the one's out to get me!
Who would have thunk that pipe making would be so dangerous!?