Where are the <$300 bandsaws?

[Luke Pighetti]

When I search on here for bandsaw threads, there are a lot of references to the older Rigids and other saws.

I cannot seem to find any worthy bandsaws nearby, and my previous landlord wont sell me the 10" old delta I used for ~3 years. My production has come to a standstill because of this issue and I can't stand for it anymore. The delta had a 6" resaw and the ability to install a riser block. I only need a 7" throat and a 4" resaw (although 6 or even 12 would be amazing), anything larger is pointless to me.

The big box stores dont seem to carry any bandsaws anymore. What gives?

What are my options? Craigslist is coming up short and I need to order something soon. Shelling out $600 for the grizzly is just too rich for my blood. Any suggestions?

All I'm doing is cutting 12" x 3" cross section mahogany into 1.5" x 6" x 3" chunks. Anything else can be done on my smaller (essentially a toy) bandsaw.

[John Lanciani]

Your location would help if you'd like people to help you find something...

[johnny means]

My question is, how much production have you lost by not buying the $600 Grizzly? Essentially we are taking about $300 here. You know what they say, "Cry once".

[Luke Pighetti]

I'm thinking of snagging the 10" rikon with amazon prime. All I meant about te pricing on the rigid is if you compare it to the grizzly it's kind of a no brainer. I'd buy the rikon now if I knew it could take a riser block. I dont think it can though. There is a 12" craftsman nearby (similar to the rigid) for about $200. That might be the way to go?

[Luke Pighetti]

Id pick up that grizzly ASAP except that it's a six hour drive from where I am located now.

[Harold Burrell]

You don't live near any bigger cities where you can find a used 14" on CL? I see them often. I bought an older one a while back for $150 and it has worked extremely well for me.

By the way...since you are already looking for a bandsaw, I would HIGHLY recommend at least a 14". If you have never used one you will not believe the difference between that and a smaller one.

[Bruce Page]

Folks, links to eBay are not allowed per the TOS. Links to Craigslist are only allowed in our Deals & Discounts forum.

Thanks

[Mike Heidrick]

Serch ebay for $0-$300 bandsaws. Sort by location.

[Luke Pighetti]

You don't live near any bigger cities where you can find a used 14" on CL? I see them often. I bought an older one a while back for $150 and it has worked extremely well for me.

By the way...since you are already looking for a bandsaw, I would HIGHLY recommend at least a 14". If you have never used one you will not believe the difference between that and a smaller one.

I used to live about 2 hours from Boston, but now I'm further north. Nearest city is still Boston but it's about 4.5 hours away.

[Matt Meiser]

You realize by the time you pay to crate a $300 machine and ship it by freight, its going to cost you at least a couple hundred bucks more right?

[Luke Pighetti]

You realize by the time you pay to crate a $300 machine and ship it by freight, its going to cost you at least a couple hundred bucks more right?

I figure this is the case, but I haven't seen the hard numbers yet so it's still an option worthy of consideration.

[Luke Pighetti]

Anyone know what it will cost to fix the Jet? Are parts still available for it? I have someone locally who will cut my stock now until I can get a bandsaw.

[Fred Belknap]

Wish you were a little closer I have a 16" grizzly that I would like to get out of my shop. I got a bigger Grizzly BS and don't use the smaller one except to pile stuff on.

[Mike OMelia]

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G0580-...izzley+bandsaw

Check that out! And only $79 to ship. ( i hope that link was not a violation, if so, sorry)

Mike

[Butch Edwards]

Wish you were a little closer I have a 16" grizzly that I would like to get out of my shop. I got a bigger Grizzly BS and don't use the smaller one except to pile stuff on.

Fred..yer just a few miles off 79...great area... had a friend from there that was a school teacher here in Berkeley Co... some good folk down yer way!!!