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Doing a bit more woodwork recently. Made some new scales for a couple of knives and had a go at a chopping board out of some pippy elm we cut. It wasn't great tbh.
Saw some videos of a benchtop band saw and decided that's what I need. To cut blanks and rough out the curves etc. Anyone got one or can recommend one? Not looking to spend more than £200 really.
I bought the little clarke item from machine mart during one of their vat free sales, it's done good service cutting all sorts from wood to carbon fibre.
I bought the little clarke item from machine mart during one of their vat free sales, it's done good service cutting all sorts from wood to carbon fibre.
I had a wee look at that one a while ago when I was in machine mart, looked good. Did you change the blade on it or are you just using the original. Have heard that [url= http://tuffsaws.co.uk/ ]TuffSaws[/url] make blades for woodworking that really improve performannce of any of the smaller bandsaws.
The other two I had looked at were the [url= http://www.superpowertools.co.uk/product/professional_bandsaw_200mm/sm1303/18557/ ]Sealey 200mm[/url] and the [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-basa-1-195mm-bandsaw-240v/77322?kpid=77322&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&kpid=77322&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Power%20Tools-_-Shopping%20-%20Power%20Tools&gclid=CNLzjL7-rsMCFXQatAodE1QAjA ]Scheppach Basa 1[/url]. Anyone used either of these?
Never used any but this seems to be a really good price for this [url= http://scosarg.com/record-power-bs250-benchtop-10-bandsaw.html?gclid=CImJ5ZqCr8MCFezHtAodhAEAog ]Record Power BS250[/url].
Didn't realise that you get bandsaws that cheap!
I have changed the blade but only for different teeth count, and the carbon fibre destroys blades.
I bought a cheap (sub £200) a few years ago, and when I next need one (new project) I'll buy a decent one...
B_r - What was it about your machine that makes you say that. Cutting speed? Or accuracy? or power? Or just general flimsy design and non replaceable components.
Gobuchul - That Record looks good, although a little more expensive, the spec seems to claim its a proper machine. I've got a few planes and vice that is record, both of which have stood the test of time well.
[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/mitresawtrackworld ]Welshfarmer[/url] was/is selling one in another thread. May be worth a look.
Thats a great deal on the Record Pawer bs250 - 5 year warranty too , you are unlikely to regret spending the extra - if funds allow that is what I would get.
the Basa saws have a reputation of being better that the basic budget saws.
Tuffsaws for blades definitely . Try to avoid the cheapest new saws.
Avoid anything with 3 wheels - they can be pigs to setup - luckily s/h only mow.
I have an Inca bandsaw - only available s/h - swiss - superb.
Any new saw will need setting up/adjusting - youtube - watch some videos of setup/test - get everything square and the guides adjusted - then with a decent Tuffsaws blade you are sorted.
Go to the ukworkshop forum for research.
+ whatever you get - wax the table with non silicone wax
Katie has a Record on a moveable base (so bigger than you're looking at). Great but has had trouble finding blades that fit - Axminster's are meant to fit but don't fit properly. Customer service was really good - sent her a new tensioner when she was having trouble, no questions asked.
http://tuffsaws.co.uk/ any size made to measure and cheaper - with a great reputation.