imp bandsaw

[birchwood]

hi folks, imp bandsaw for sale locally.Any info re suitability for light usage.First time I have heard the name.Regards birchwood

 

[Alexam]

This one www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4nroxf7L0
Three wheel bandsaws are not so good and a two wheel one will not cost that much. I would suggest you keep looking.

 

[John15]

Looks like a handy bit of kit.

John

 

[JohnCee]

I agree with John.
Nice machine.
If the price is right I would go for it.

 

[scrimper]

This one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4nroxf7L0

I enjoyed that video, that bloke has a nice way of chatting and describing things.

I have an original sales leaflet in my workshop for the imp, it is a well made machine far superior to the B&D and Burgess offerings.
I have a Coronet Major woodworking machine and the table saw fence is identical to the one on the Imp.

Without knowing the price it's difficult to say how good a buy it is but it is 100% better than most of sub £150 far eastern made machines.

IMHO everything made by the Coronet company was well thought out fully adjustable and of top quality.

 

[scrimper]

Here is a copy of some IMP info, The machine was still being sold in 1983 and the price then was £345 inc 15% VAT!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

:shock: I paid £10 for mine. I wuz robbed!

 

[scrimper]

There is some excellent stuff on the IMP here with some very good advice on what to look out for if buying one!

http://www.boleynworkshop.com/coronet-imp.php

 

[wizard]

i got rid of my 12” SIP and replaced it with an IMP and it’s a great machine

 

[wizard]

:shock: I paid £10 for mine. I wuz robbed!

i will give you £15.00 for it

 

[birchwood]

hi folks, its done and dusted.I took the plunge and bought it.It cost me £35 with a new spare blade.First time Ive owned one looking forward to using it. Thanks for replies and info.

 

[scrimper]

hi folks, its done and dusted.I took the plunge and bought it.It cost me £35 with a new spare blade.First time Ive owned one looking forward to using it. Thanks for replies and info.

I think you will find that is £35 well spent! You could have spent 3 times that on a far eastern cheapo bandsaw that is not fit for purpose, this Coronet saw will last for a very long time!