HF 67595 14" bandsaw

[Cochese]

One just went up on CL for $250 OBO. Hmmm...

[dbhost]

The HF or the Grizzly? If it's the Grizzly, do you have it loaded up yet?

[Cochese]

Heh, the HF. I've already confirmed my store has them in stock and the coupon will work. So just under $300 with a warranty or $250 (or marginally better) for a used one.

[Cochese]

Would a warranty and the ease of doing something on my own schedule be worth $100? I'm thinking I would offer $200, but I don't know.

[Cochese]

I am going to buy the saw soon, and I have a question on what kind of blade to buy first. My plan was to have one standard length blade ready to go on assembly and just toss the one that it comes with. I figure at some point later in the year, I'll order the riser and future blades will be of the longer variety. Money spent up front will be for guide blocks and etc. I could order the riser before I buy a blade, but I wasn't planning on it.

What's a good starter blade? Immediate project will be to cut legs for a chair out of poplar.

[toolguy1000]

the lennox blade i got from iturra design literally changed the performance of my 18" jet from miserable to extremely good with no other changes made to the saw. i went to iturra on the recommendation of phil thien (of baffle fame) after 4 new timberwolf blades did this (note the oscillating motion of the blade):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrxBP8YBKYM

i know a lot of woodworkers swear by t-wolf blades, but they just didn't seem to work for me. they were very nice and tried to make it right, but in the end, the welds were imperfect.

regarding which blade to start with, i'd check with iturra. he's yet to to steer me wrong. they can be reached here:

http://www.manta.com/c/mmc3znn/iturra-design

[Cochese]

I was really looking more for sizes and TPI than a brand. I guess I need a recommendation for a resaw blade, and one or more other blades for everyday use. Going to Woodcraft later to look at their selection.

The stock length is going to be 93.5, and the raised length is 105, correct?

[bullethead1964]

93.5 inches is what 14 inch bandsaw w/o riser use. For resaw I use a Timberwolf 1/2 inch blade 3 or 4 TPI.

I do agree with the other poster that I do have a bit of oscillation with the TW but it cuts like butter and way better than the Ridigd or All Pro blades I bought in the past.

I may try a Lennox next.

For cutting more sweeping cirves you need a 3/8th inch blade with @ 5-6 TPI.

Hope this helps.

[Cochese]

Decided to wait on buying a blade until I get the riser block. I'll just use the standard blade to get used to the machine on scrap. Did buy the cool blocks, blade wax and the deburr stick.

Will be buying the saw on Saturday barring any disasters...like my brake job going south tomorrow.

[LCHIEN]

for straight cuts/resawing an Iturra blade or a Highland Woodslicer in 1/2" is probably the creme de la creme.

[Cochese]

Definitely grabbing a Woodslicer. Going to stop by Highland at some point soon.

[sangus]

I have the HF large lathe, 6" jointer, bench drill press, mortise machine, air roof nailer, [that's a good tool], corded hammer drill, [awesome], lots of clamps etc.
I have been happy with all my purchases there. The 14" band saw I got there was damaged and returned.
It is or was a 4 speed machine, fairly sturdy, though from experience with the jointer, the base would be a beast to assemble. Thing is, it has no fence, the table is as I recall 14x14, and the machine is, though sturdy, pretty dated. HF does sell an extension for 12" re-saw, and the Griz's ext. fits as well.
I did not re-purchase as I thought the C/man 14" on sale is a better deal, or the 14" Griz; good fence, quality CS, and major follow up if needed.
Just some thoughts. HTH.

Art.

[Cochese]

Picked it up today, and it's about 90% assembled. Impressed with it so far. Hope to make some cuts on it before the weekend is out.

[dbhost]

Once you get it assembled you will be fine. Just hope your base assembly is smoother than mine was. The instructions stink. If you have good mechanical skill though, it's not too bad. If I recall the instructions show the motor mount backwards or something stupid like that...

Assemble the base with the bolts finger tight so it is easy to switch around when you find the inevitable gotcha... When it's good, THEN tighten them down...

[dbhost]

I have the HF large lathe, 6" jointer, bench drill press, mortise machine, air roof nailer, [that's a good tool], corded hammer drill, [awesome], lots of clamps etc.
I have been happy with all my purchases there. The 14" band saw I got there was damaged and returned.
It is or was a 4 speed machine, fairly sturdy, though from experience with the jointer, the base would be a beast to assemble. Thing is, it has no fence, the table is as I recall 14x14, and the machine is, though sturdy, pretty dated. HF does sell an extension for 12" re-saw, and the Griz's ext. fits as well.
I did not re-purchase as I thought the C/man 14" on sale is a better deal, or the 14" Griz; good fence, quality CS, and major follow up if needed.
Just some thoughts. HTH.

Art.

I've had similar experiences with HF.... Except my band saw was fine out of the box... The table is the same size as the ones on the Jet, and Delta models at Woodcraft. I think it is pretty standard for a 14" bandsaw...

Yeah, the machine is solid, and a bit dated. The model the OP just got is updated in a couple of nice areas... And a fence is easy enough to get or rig up...