Bandsaw Recommendation

[Nichols]

At 07:12 AM 3/20/02 -0800, you wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: March 20, 2002 6:50 AM
>Subject: Bandsaw Recommendation
>
>
> > I need to break down and buy a band saw. What is the minimum size you
>recommend for the piano shop (pinblocks, bridges, etc.)? Any favorite
>brands? Any special features to look for? I would prefer a bench mounted
>bandsaw if that small a unit will meet my needs - however, I hate buying
>stuff and then after using it deciding that I should have spent 50 more
>bucks and got the bigger or better one. Thoughts? Thanks.
>
>
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>14". The heavier the better. Rules out bench mounted stuff. If you don't
>want to spring for a Delta (still my favorite in this category) go for a
>clone--Grizzly, etc.
>
>Del

Don't forget the $100.00 carbide 1/2" blade. Makes a huge difference. 
High-end guides and a can of wax, too.

Guy