My Old Delta 28-245 bandsaw has a broken lower blade guide assembly, which of course, is no longer available. I found one on eBay but it was over $100. I really think that it is time to buy a new saw rather than continue to search for the guide assembly.
I have 4 saws that I have done research on and hope that those of you who already own one of these models will give me some advise. I am not concerned about rip fences as I already have a Kreg fence. I really do not see me doing any resawing, so the resaw capacity is not too important. I have numerous, and I mean numerous, Timberwolf 93 1/2" blades on hand.
I mostly make adirondack chairs and porch rockers. I just do it at my large home workshop as I have sold my business and no longer have any employees.
SAWS:
Grizzly GO555, 1 HP, aluminum wheels, 93 1/2" blades (6" resaw) $634 delivered
Jet JWBS 14CS 1HP, aluminum wheels, 93 1/2" blades (6" resaw) $749 delivered
Grizzly G0555X 1.5 HP, cast iron wheels, 93 1/2" blades (but 6 1/2" resaw) $938 delivered
Jet JWBS 14DXPRO 1.25HP, cast iron wheels, 105" blade (12 resaw) $999 delivered
Any advice appreciated. Thanks
Grizzly GO555X 1,5HP cast iron wheels 105" blades $938 delivered