I have a 1980s or older Makita resaw band saw. I use it to cut bowl blanks (I am not a production turner) out of pieces of logs. soemtimes they can be pretty thick like 10 inches. Generally green hardwood. On line, people comment that it is under powered - it is a very small motor physically.
I do not know if it is set up correct but I have a narrow blade on it and it tends to get stuck at times and not cut curves well or at all and not cut straight. One issue is that the logs do not always have a smooth side even after using a chain saw so sometimes they rock a bit when cutting.
Therefore I am thinking of buying a new saw. Under $1000.
I am thinking of either a 10-324 Rikon - for 875 including shipping
http://www.rockler.com/rikon-10-324-...and-14-bandsaw
or the Grizzly 513 $984 delivered:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/17-2...ition/G0513ANV
any views or opinions or suggestions. I live in Northern NJ.
Thanks,
David