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After much research and considerable thought as well as hours spent on ebay looking at bandsaws I have concluded that I am better off buying a new saw! I am aware that much advice suggests better value second hand and and more saw for your money but I know so little about these tools that I just do not know what I am looking for in terms of second hand issues.
If one is considering using the saw for mostly the projects detailed in the master class series as well as maybe cutting some larger pieces down for stock – what size saw is required?I am not looking at logs; but maybe maximum some 3 x 6 lengths that I can get from recycle yard and cut them down or projects
I am looking at the following makes
metabo
record
charnwood
does anyone have any advice please. I am thinking in terms of approx 400 pounds but can go higher if it is necessary to do so. I also consider that these items do go well on ebay so if I do get a saw that is too small then I can probably get half the money back from an ebay sale, not ideal but I am willing to take that risk.
Any thoughts?
mick