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[email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY)

22/12/2011 11:56 AM

Need some advice on band saw

I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
for some of the projects.

THANKS GUYS!


This topic has 12 replies

DW

Doug Winterburn

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 1:13 PM

On 12/22/2011 12:56 PM, DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
> really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
> for some of the projects.
>
> THANKS GUYS!
>

<http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100041658&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=100041658&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D25X-_-100041658&locStoreNum=477>


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"HeyBub"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 6:40 PM

DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was
> wondering for that amount what would be my best choice in a band
> saw....and don't really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they
> look way to small for some of the projects.
>
> THANKS GUYS!

I'll vote with several others on checking Craigslist. I bought a Delta 9"
desktop for $30. Now it did need a new set of tires ($6.00), but it serves
me well. If I ever see a bigger saw - for a similar reduced price - I'll go
for it and sell the baby.

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 5:02 PM

DerbyDad03 wrote:

>
> If you click on the Product Demo link you get a one minute video
> describing a "generic" free lifetime parts & service agreement for
> Rigid tools.
>
> Does that mean that the free service applies to the Band Saw? It's not
> exactly what I'd call a "Product Demo" so if *that* description is
> wrong, it's hard for me to be confident that any information found by
> the link applies to the product.

You should have spent a little time on the Ridgid web site before asking
your question (http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Power-Tool-Warranty). Ridgid
tools come with a lifetime warranty. Cordless tools even include the
batteries in the warranty. From personal experience - they simply honor the
warranty as it is written - no hassle, no doubletalk.

>
> If the Band Saw does come with free service agreement, does anybody
> know if there's a catch or limitations? Is a blade considered a
> "part"? ;-)

No catch, and no limitations. Of course - a blade is not considered a part.
Come on now...

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Du

Dave

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

23/12/2011 8:59 PM

On Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:12:54 -0600, "James"
>I don't know where you're located but I saw a Grizzly G0555 band saw on
>the Klamath Falls, OR Craigslist recently for $375. It's gone now. I'd
>have went for it but I already have a 14" saw. I was really tempted
>though.

Norm Abram wannabe eh? Norm has a router for almost every router bit.
You appear to have the same aspirations with bandsaws. One bandsaw for
every blade size.

Sb

"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 1:47 PM

On Dec 22, 11:56=A0am, [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
> really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
> for some of the projects.
>
> THANKS GUYS!

Not sure where you ar located but I have that Ridgid bandsaw listed by
Doug. I am in SF bay area. It is slightly older style. I bought it
second hand a few years back and did only a few hours work total over
the intervening years. I will put it on craigs list soon because I
have a bigger replacement I use now. If your interested maybe $150?

Jb

"James"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

23/12/2011 10:12 AM

Mike Marlow wrote:

> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> >
> > If you click on the Product Demo link you get a one minute video
> > describing a "generic" free lifetime parts & service agreement for
> > Rigid tools.
> >
> > Does that mean that the free service applies to the Band Saw? It's
> > not exactly what I'd call a "Product Demo" so if that description is
> > wrong, it's hard for me to be confident that any information found
> > by the link applies to the product.
>
> You should have spent a little time on the Ridgid web site before
> asking your question
> (http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Power-Tool-Warranty). Ridgid tools come
> with a lifetime warranty. Cordless tools even include the batteries
> in the warranty. From personal experience - they simply honor the
> warranty as it is written - no hassle, no doubletalk.
>
> >
> > If the Band Saw does come with free service agreement, does anybody
> > know if there's a catch or limitations? Is a blade considered a
> > "part"? ;-)
>
> No catch, and no limitations. Of course - a blade is not considered
> a part. Come on now...

True. I had to replace the batteries in my Rigid 18v drill. I took it
to the local Rigid service center. No problems.
I don't know where you're located but I saw a Grizzly G0555 band saw on
the Klamath Falls, OR Craigslist recently for $375. It's gone now. I'd
have went for it but I already have a 14" saw. I was really tempted
though. I don't know if I would have convinced my better half even
though she's also a woodworker. So you might check your local
Craigslist that's how I ended up with a $900 Jet lathe for $175 plus a
12" band saw which my brother-in-law bought. Jim

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Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 5:56 PM

On Dec 22, 5:02=A0pm, "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> > If you click on the Product Demo link you get a one minute video
> > describing a "generic" free lifetime parts & service agreement for
> > Rigid tools.
>
> > Does that mean that the free service applies to the Band Saw? It's not
> > exactly what I'd call a "Product Demo" so if *that* description is
> > wrong, it's hard for me to be confident that any information found by
> > the link applies to the product.
>
> You should have spent a little time on the Ridgid web site before asking
> your question (http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Power-Tool-Warranty). =A0Ridgi=
d
> tools come with a lifetime warranty. =A0Cordless tools even include the
> batteries in the warranty. =A0From personal experience - they simply hono=
r the
> warranty as it is written - no hassle, no doubletalk.
>
>
>
> > If the Band Saw does come with free service agreement, does anybody
> > know if there's a catch or limitations? Is a blade considered a
> > "part"? =A0;-)
>
> No catch, and no limitations. =A0Of course - a blade is not considered a =
part.
> Come on now...
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> [email protected]

Didja notice the wink?

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 12:30 PM

On Dec 22, 3:13=A0pm, Doug Winterburn <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 12/22/2011 12:56 PM, DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
>
> > I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> > for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
> > really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
> > for some of the projects.
>
> > THANKS GUYS!
>
> <http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?sto...=
>
>
> --
> "Socialism is a philosophy of failure,the creed of ignorance, and the
> gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery"
> -Winston Churchill

If you click on the Product Demo link you get a one minute video
describing a "generic" free lifetime parts & service agreement for
Rigid tools.

Does that mean that the free service applies to the Band Saw? It's not
exactly what I'd call a "Product Demo" so if *that* description is
wrong, it's hard for me to be confident that any information found by
the link applies to the product.

If the Band Saw does come with free service agreement, does anybody
know if there's a catch or limitations? Is a blade considered a
"part"? ;-)

PB

Pat Barber

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 1:13 PM

On 12/22/2011 11:56 AM, DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw

There are thousands of old Delta band saws that are sold for a small
amounts. With a little time and effort, you end up with a nice restored
saw.

Go here and look around for a few weeks,months,years:

http://www.owwm.org/

Sign up and watch the forums...you will see some very amazing
restorations like this:


http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=104900&p=708642&hilit=band+saw+restore#p708642

or

buy one from one of the many on Craigs List

http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/tls/2728952540.html

You will almost certainly find one on your local list.

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-Tools-Model-28-245-14-Band-Saw-USA-MADE-LIGHTLY-USED-BUY-NOW-/220913755339?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336f7c64cb






Mm

-MIKE-

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 4:29 PM

On 12/22/11 1:56 PM, DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
> really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
> for some of the projects.
>
> THANKS GUYS!
>

Don't forget used. I've gotten some incredible deals on barely-used shop
tools on craigslist. 350 could get a reeeealy nice bandsaw, at used prices.


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JT

"Justin Time"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 6:31 PM


"SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:7a389042-0ae0-4754-9255-a1838b8a360f@s10g2000prs.googlegroups.com...
On Dec 22, 11:56 am, [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) wrote:
> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
> really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
> for some of the projects.
>
> THANKS GUYS!

Not sure where you ar located but I have that Ridgid bandsaw listed by
Doug. I am in SF bay area. It is slightly older style. I bought it
second hand a few years back and did only a few hours work total over
the intervening years. I will put it on craigs list soon because I
have a bigger replacement I use now. If your interested maybe $150?

I'll take it!

Um.....can you bring it to Michigan? ;)

JT

"Justin Time"

in reply to [email protected] (DUALLY DUALLY) on 22/12/2011 11:56 AM

22/12/2011 6:35 PM


"Doug Winterburn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 12/22/2011 12:56 PM, DUALLY DUALLY wrote:
>> I'm a novice worker and only have $350.00 to work with so was wondering
>> for that amount what would be my best choice in a band saw....and don't
>> really want a bench top if I can avoid it cause they look way to small
>> for some of the projects.
>>
>> THANKS GUYS!
>>
>
> <http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100041658&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=100041658&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D25X-_-100041658&locStoreNum=477>
>
I was looking at that exact BS for sale on local Craigslist and the seller
was asking $200, nearly new, rarely used. I jumped to a reply as soon as I
saw it and would have gone out with cash as soon as they replied.
Unfortunately, someone else knew it was a good deal and I missed out.



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