$$ to burn; new bandsaw on the horizon
Well, maybe not $$$ to burn, but $$$ burning a hole in my pocket.
I'm fed up with my old Craftsman 12" antique. Too many parts worn out or jury-rigged to mess with any more. So, it is Jet or Delta or Grizzly 14" w/ riser block time.
I have poked, prodded and kicked the Jet and Delta for 3 months, and have compared them to the new Grizzly. Honestly, I see very little difference in them, other than the size of the Grizzly motor. For my purposes, a "kick around, amateur woodworker," I just don't see that as a great negative. Am I wrong here? The Grizzly just seems like a very good machine, and is anywhere from $250 to $500 less for what appear to be essentially the same machines.
Grizzly owners, please weigh in here. Nay-sayers, please offer your opinions too. I want to buy "smart," which may, or may not, translate to "expensive."
Get something bigger and better
I don't think you will be disappointed in the long run if you spend some of the extra $$ on a higher class machine.
Get a Laguna or Euroshop or Agazzani.
The first time you resaw some 10 inch oak, you'll know why you made the right choice !!
Mark:)
Re: Get something bigger and better
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Originally posted by Mark Valsi
Get a Laguna or Euroshop or Agazzani.
Mark:)
Don't forget about Minimax!
They make a great machine, Also Italian made.
Thanks, all. Information is appreciated.