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I’m greatly in need for a good bandsaw, something that will cut most sized wood down to size. I’ve tried the handsaw but I’m very hit and miss with it.
Is there a particular model that’s usually recommended? I was considering buying this one:
But I’m wondering if there’s something better (for around the same money, at least) that’s available.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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Do a lot of research, check reviews, then maybe look also in the local paper for any deals and also second hand refurbs as well.
Also make sure you are clear on what you will be and would like to be doing with it. (Also worth noting that Aldi Workzone bandsaw may be a rebranded Scheppach. (It is always worth asking to read the manual when you see things like that, and check to see who is covering any warranty repairs.)Colin, Czech Rep.
Hi Colin.
I’ve done a bit of research and the band saw that looks decent is the one I posted in the link above. I was just wondering if someone was using a band saw that they would recommend. I have a lot of wood in the shed just sitting there that I can’t use because my hand saw technique isn’t the best and it’s hard work doing it by hand.
I would like a bandsaw not so much for small pieces of wood, but longer thicker pieces. I believe a bandsaw would cut the workload a lot. At least that’s the theory.
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This looks like it will do everything I need; for the price it had better!
http://www.scosarg.com/record-power-bs400-16-bandsaw-230v-free-delivery
Does anyone know if I can run this from the standard plug socket or will I need additional power?
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This looks like it will do everything I need; for the price it had better!
http://www.scosarg.com/record-power-bs400-16-bandsaw-230v-free-delivery
Does anyone know if I can run this from the standard plug socket or will I need additional power?
1.5kW, single phase in the UK, ? The supplier should be able to answer that question.
In reality, it probably will though it will depend on the starting current and the resilience of your particular type of circuit breaker.
According to UK law, if it is supplied without a factory fitted 13-Amp plug-top (no cable or a length of flexible cable only) then it is intended to be hard-wired permanently into a supply by qualified person(s).
When I was looking for a band saw, I was about to buy a lumberjack brand, but then bid for a Makita band saw on eBay. I think Paul did a blog on the lumberjack a while ago?
The online version of the manual rates that saw at just under 8.4A, and later in the manual they state that anything under 13A will come with a standard UK pug, so you should be alright. It is worth giving the dealer or record a call or email though, after all, that’s what tech support are for.
Colin, Czech Rep.
The online version of the manual rates that saw at just under 8.4A, and later in the manual they state that anything under 13A will come with a standard UK pug, so you should be alright. It is worth giving the dealer or record a call or email though, after all, that’s what tech support are for.
That’s good news! Thank you Colin.
Thanks all.
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Ok, I’ve decided to go with the BS400 16 Record Power bandsaw. I’ve read one in-depth review and it looks to be a very good bandsaw.
I’d like to mount it on some sort of wheeled mechanism for ease of movement but the wheels Record Power offer are £70. They also don’t look like much, either, as can be seen in the attached pc.
https://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/wheel-kit-for-bs400
Does anyone know if I could mount them on another set of wheels, are they called cantilever wheels or something? They’d need to be able to support almost 140kg (23stone) of weight. I didn’t realise it was that heavy a thing; perhaps I had better pay for their bespoke wheels after all.
What do you think?
Thanks all.
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Ok, just been informed the driver will drop off my bandsaw ‘kerbside’. That means I have to move the 140kg (23stone) machine about 75′ to my shed. I have no wheels and doubt the three of us could lift it and move it in a way that won’t upset some mechanism (at least that’s my worry). I need some sort of wheeled trolley but don’t want to go and buy one as I’d never use it again. Any suggestions?
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Mark,
Rent a refrigerator dolly with binding straps…..easy move.SW Pennsylvania
Mark,
Rent a refrigerator dolly with binding straps…..easy move.Good idea. There’s a second-hand appliance store nearby so I’ll check them out.
Thank you.
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Exciting day.
If you are still looking for a refrigerator dolly and are in North America, u-haul rents them for $10 a day.
I’m from the UK
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I’m in Wales so my options are limited. I’ve contacted a local tool hire centre to see if they have anything but failing that, it’s going to have to be muscle power.
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