Bench Top Bandsaw ???

[Dieseldog]

been looking to buy a new Bandsaw some time later in the year
ive been looking at the Benchtops but the only ones ive found on the net are a 80mm Max cut of Depth

Is there anyother Benchtop bandsaws on the market with more then 80mm Depth of Cut ?

Thanks Dave

 

[RogerP]

Record Power BS250 Benchtop Bandsaw has a 120mm maximum depth of cut.
Also the Axminster AWHBS250N Bandsaw.

 

[Dieseldog]

Thanks for that
im liking the Axminster
The next model up looks pretty good as well for the extra money

 

[RogerP]

Thanks for that
im liking the Axminster
The next model up looks pretty good as well for the extra money

I have the Axminster AWHBS350N Bandsaw and would thoroughly recommend it. The base/cabinet however is a bit of a challenge to put together - you do need to closely read and re-read the instructions and diagrams

As always with any bandsaw don't bother with the supplied blade - get one from Ian at Tuffsaws

 

[Dieseldog]

ive been reading the reviews on both of them and a few say that they are a bit trickey to put together

As for new Blades think i would use midcornwall saws as they are local to me

 

[NikNak]

Diesel....


Before you jump in and buy new(?) have a look on the For Sale section, see here

for-sale-elektra-beckum-kity-612-bandsaws-t57542.html

guys got two smallish bs's for sale, and i'm pretty sure its the same EB that i've got (different colour mind) and it's a cracking little jobbie....


Nick

 

[galwayworker]

Hi, I have the Record BS250 and I can't fault it. It will cut 100mm kiln dried Elm as long as you take it slow and that is with the factory supplied blade. It's fine for preparing blanks. I didn't buy the factory stand, I built a simple cabinet with 19mm ply and installed lockable castors. I use it to store all kinds of stuff so it has a lot of weight to keep it stable.

J.B.

 

[drillbit]

I also have the BS250 and can't really fault it

BUT

120mm depth of cut soon gets to feel small when you acquire a beautiful log you want to cut into blanks. With hindsight, I wish I had waited a bit and paid more for the greater depth. Assuming you buy from a quality manufacturer, for the woodturner the depth of cut is probably the biggest differentiator.

 

[Dieseldog]

Diesel....


Before you jump in and buy new(?) have a look on the For Sale section, see here

for-sale-elektra-beckum-kity-612-bandsaws-t57542.html

seen them in the For Sale section ...and seen that there was a lot of interest in them and didnt PM the guy but have done now ....you never know may still be up for sale




Nick