At the risk of going against the grain here, I've never been much of a multi-purpose tool fan. Also, with few exceptions, I'm not a fan of aluminum framed power tools. (About the only exception to both of these rules has been the Inca jointer/planer, which does a good job of both jointing and planing.) For the small piano shop I still think that one of the best band saws around is the Delta 14" machine. It is the machine that most of the import band saws have attempted to copy. It is fairly heavy, well made, powerful -- especially if you get it with a 3/4 hp motor -- etc. It runs smoothly and quietly. It cuts up to 6" stock with a 14" throat. With the proper blade it cuts through pinblocks like they were warm butter. And it pretty much lasts forever. Del --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PDtek@AOL.COM wrote: > Hello all; > > I am thinking of adding a band saw to my shop. Although I do some rebuilding, > it would mostly be used for PianoDisc installs, cutting aluminum trapwork and > solenoid rails, and wood stock up to 4". > > Most cuts would be straight forward, nothing fancy, but would be willing to > pay for something of decent quality and power. > > Any suggestions? > > Dave Bunch
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