I currently have the 10" Craftsman (Rikon) band saw. It's ok, but I'd like to have more capacity.
What are the current opinions on the HF BS? I'm worried it may be underpowered. Right now, I've got some small logs I'd like cut into bowl blanks, which is about the biggest job I could see myself doing. mainly I'll just make band saw boxes, general curves and maybe light resawing.
I'll need a new blade (which I would do for any BS), maybe new guides, but I'm not worried about a fence. I'll make some jigs for the logs.
I'd love to get a classic 14" Delta style used, but band saws just don't show up used in my area. I've been watching for a couple years. The good side of that is I know I can probably get some money out of my 10".
What are the current opinions on the HF BS? I'm worried it may be underpowered. Right now, I've got some small logs I'd like cut into bowl blanks, which is about the biggest job I could see myself doing. mainly I'll just make band saw boxes, general curves and maybe light resawing.
I'll need a new blade (which I would do for any BS), maybe new guides, but I'm not worried about a fence. I'll make some jigs for the logs.
I'd love to get a classic 14" Delta style used, but band saws just don't show up used in my area. I've been watching for a couple years. The good side of that is I know I can probably get some money out of my 10".
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