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Title: band saw
Post by: colin-stevens on July 17, 2007, 09:09:57 pm
thinking of bying a band saw. dont want a massive thing. at the largest i wil use it on 50mm insulation. but mostly for cutting out frames. also dont want to pay a fortune. any one got ant ideas. did a search and am baffled by the variety. so any recomendations wold be cool.
ta
colin
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: John W E on July 17, 2007, 09:11:40 pm
Hi Colin, what budget you looking at?

John
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: sinjon on July 17, 2007, 09:23:44 pm
Get an Axminster catalogue, big down to tiny, and economic too.
I recently got a bandsaw, a bench pillar drill, and a small wood turning lathe, didn't break the bank.

Colin
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: gingyer on July 17, 2007, 09:24:52 pm
hi there,
I bought a scroll saw
it has so far cut
1/4 ply + 3" foam
with no problems I bought it from
B+Q for about £100 (I am sure it was less)
it is OK in size can be easily put a way when not in use
might be an other option than a band saw

Colin
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: Bryan Young on July 17, 2007, 10:28:38 pm
The Rexon 3 wheeler is a good one, and replacement blades are easy to find.
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: colin-stevens on July 18, 2007, 01:39:36 pm
just hada gander at the Axminster site. not a bad price(£120)for the usage, may resort to jig saw and lots of filing.
going to see if i can track down a second hand one. not flea bay.
colin
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: portside II on July 18, 2007, 01:56:21 pm
Dont forget trusty old B&Q
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=band+saw&selected=products&x=24&y=6
£89.98  not a bad one i think it's the latest model .
or you could go for the screwfix one the same as mine and its delivered to your door in 2 days.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=56797&ts=63263
daz
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: colin-stevens on July 18, 2007, 04:32:56 pm
thanks Daz. did a search of B&Q myself, nowt. then like magic, there you are with the link. what a gent
Ta one and all.
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: mrsgoggins on July 18, 2007, 08:31:55 pm
Have a look in Aldi - you might get a present surprise (and some beer with your change).
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: slewis on July 18, 2007, 09:20:57 pm
I also go with B&Qs' own brand band saw , I have one myself and its ideal for hobby use . The only gripe I hav/had with it was the cutting guide . When locked into place it sits a good 1.5mm above the table so thin sheets slide under it  >:(
I fixed a thin sheet of fibreglass sheet to it so it now runs down to the table with no gaps underneath . You just need to remember to measure the cutting distance instead of using the built in measure .
Good piece of kit though  ;)

Shane
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: grasshopper on July 18, 2007, 09:48:08 pm
I quite like Machine Mart, reasonable prices, good delivery and stores in major towns.  looking for a little bandsaw?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbs190-71-2-bandsaw
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: bigford on July 19, 2007, 02:46:39 am
this is the one i'm waiting for the homedepot to get back in stock
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q162/bigfordf550/ryobi.jpg)
a band saw will not give you the flexibilty you need for detail cutting
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: hastings246 on July 19, 2007, 05:01:54 am
Hey bigford,
Did you try Sears. I have noticed in California they are cheaper than homedepot.

Best Regards,
Sean
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: colin-stevens on July 19, 2007, 03:03:18 pm
cheers guys, spoilt for chioce. fall to the one i can get the easiest
colin
Title: Re: band saw
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on July 19, 2007, 03:27:09 pm
thinking of bying a band saw. dont want a massive thing. at the largest i wil use it on 50mm insulation. but mostly for cutting out frames. ta
colin

If you are going to use it to cut out frames then get a fret saw, because you cannot cut the centers out of frames on a band saw, also try for one that has a quick blade release because some that you have to turn a nob to tension can be a bit slow if you have a lot of internal cuts.  If you do go for a bandsaw go for one that has ballrace guides and not just blocks as you will find it more accurate in the long run although some can be upgraded.

Peter