band saw under 220 pounds money not weight

[theyoungwoodworker]

hi i am looking for a good band saw that can rip at least 150mm hardwood but could do with more.if there is any second hand they will be good.looking for reliable brands

 

[blackrodd]

Hello and welcome, Not an easy task, a decent bandsaw for under£220.
Auctions of fleabay are you re best bet, You'll probably be tempted to buy some old rubbish,
Some older machines are very good and still can do the business, If you're experienced, you'll know what to look out for.
Tyres on the wheels need checking for wear, and the bearings, blade guides and thrust wheels too.
Does Tensioning work, is the table flat and fence square and working etc, etc.
If you aren't aware of any of these things,It may pay you to save for a nice shiny Record 12" or 14", these are favoured recently by members for Record's long guarantee, customer service and they say a very nice bit of kit!
There are other makes but Record seem very reliable.
HTH Regards Rodders

PS,Having seen where you live, you may find it easier to find a bandsaw as mainly because of silly transport costs,
machinery tends to realise a lower price.
Just like the #9 'bus, One will be along soon, if not two!

 

[Alexam]

+1 for Record and the good thought of possibly lower prices down there. Advertise locally it may draw attention

 

[theyoungwoodworker]

Thanks I am a newbie to woodworking and woodturning will have a look at the record power ones

 

[Alexam]

Welcome then. Plenty of help and advice on here and there is never a silly question as we all have to start somewhere. Have you decided what you want to do in woodworking. or just a general interest at present.

Be very careful when buying second hand equipment unless you understand exactly what you are buying. A second hand machine may cost you a lot to get working correctly but if you have a friend that can help and advise, then that may be a good route.

 

[heimlaga]

I suggest secondhand as usual.

I paid 300 euros for my 24" E.V.Beronius band saw. It is roughly 100 years old and was originally line shaft powered. Very good quality in it's days.
Then I rebuilt and modernized it to the standards of a modern high end professional machine. The total cost for my "new" industrial bandsaw will end up somewhere around 1400 euros when the electrical switsch is bought. Fitting the switch is the only job left to do. I think 1400 euros is close to 1000 pounds. Roughly one third of the prize for a new bandsaw of the same size and quality.
A rebuild to hobby standards would have been quite a bit cheaper but still the total cost would have landed way above your prize limit.

DennisCA on this forum bought his 24" industrial band saw secondhand for 200 euros and fixed it up to hobby standards for some 200 euros more. The saw has lost any bandge or nameplate it might ever have had but I think it is made by Göteneds Mekaniska Verkstad which was a respectable maker back in the 1950-ies and thereabout.

You can get a very good bandsaw cheap but don't expect it to be ready for use.
When buying secondhand you must always be aware of your limits. Having friends who are welders and machinists is a great adwantage when dealing with the most difficult parts of the job but to get any kind of economy in it you must be able to do 90% of the repairs yourself.

Take your time...... look at several saws....... read up on machinery and repairwork......one day you will find one that is the right size for you and good quality and in such condition that it fits your qualifications.