Originally Posted by
Jim Becker
Is "Busy Bee" the Grizzly equivalent "up north"??
General International might also have something affordable.
Having a tool that has some weight and heft can be beneficial to you as you work with those heavy, wet log sections to get them ready for turning. I originally had a 14" Jet saw and while it could cut the wood, the heft of the machine didn't contribute much to the "feeling of comfort" while doing the job. It wiggled a lot... After I upgraded to the beefy bandsaw I have in my shop, it didn't move at all when I threw a section of a wet log on the table to cut a round or whatever. The heavier machines can also handle the slightly thicker blades that are better suited to cutting wet wood. This is why a heavier used saw, if you can find one, might be a better fit "for what you do" if you aim to make larger turning blanks.