Something new in the shop

Saws, Sanders, Drill Press etc. nice to have -- must have
Kevin in California
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Something new in the shop

Post by Kevin in California » Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:22 pm

Decided I'd like to have a small bandsaw again in the shop for cutting thin stock so I don't have to change the blades out on the Steel City Big Guy saw.
This one I think will be the treat. They are on sale right now at Sears.
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peter havriluk
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by peter havriluk » Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:19 pm

I bought one of these last year(?) and it's been a treat to use. Second thing I did was put a 'real' blade on it (Lenox). First thing I did was test the saw with the blade that came with it. That blade lasted a week on the saw, long enough for the new one to arrive. The blade made an night-and-day difference in how the saw performed.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by Dave Bagwill » Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:02 pm

I have a 9" model of that saw, I put a 1/4" performance blade on it and yeah, it works great.
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dave d
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by dave d » Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:05 pm

A small bandsaw is one of the most underrated tools a person can have. The optimal balance of safety and practicality.

Kevin in California
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by Kevin in California » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:18 pm

I used it today first time. So far I like it.

John DiMaggio
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by John DiMaggio » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:34 pm

Just unpacked mine!!! Craftsman 10" Model 124.21400. Sounds like I should put a new blade on it ---- Right? Recommendations???

Dave Bagwill
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Re: Something new in the shop

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:54 pm

I got a timber wolf 1/4" blade for mine.
Yeah, the original blade just got dull fast.
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