bandsaw help- is this worth it

[Bob Hallowell]

I am looking at a used 18" jet bandaw, I don't know much about it just that it is 2hp and has a 12" resaw hieght. There are no dust ports but I could cut those in. It is a 4 hour drive and it's $350.

I need a bigger saw for cutting bowl blanks

[keith ouellette]

It doesn't look like an 18 in bandsaw to me but the base could be throwing me off.

[Bob Hallowell]

I think it is an 18" he sells lots of used equipment. plus it has a 12"resaw hieght.

Bob

[Jim Becker]

You'll easily pay that much for a 12" band saw that wouldn't do the job you want to do. If the machine works and actually has a real 2hp motor, it's probably worth the trip.

[Jake Helmboldt]

I concur; that isn't an 18" saw. The size is an indication of the wheel diameter and at most that looks like a typical 14" bandsaw. It also doesn't appear to be in great shape, nor a saw with many features. I think (no, I know) you can get much more saw for the money. You can find old Deltas for half that if you look around.

PASS!

[Bob Hallowell]

well he sent me another pic when I questioned the size it is an 18"
so what do you all think. Jim it's located by you. and I can find anything on an older jet bandsaw.

Bob

[Danny Thompson]

I would be tempted. Did he provide a brand and model #?

[Bob Hallowell]

No just that it was a jet 18"

Bob

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Is anything worth a 4 hr. drive? Especially something that is a bit dubious. Is that one way?

[Jim Becker]

Jim it's located by you.

Bob, what town? If it's reasonably close and I can get a few minutes, I'd be happy to examine for you...or there may be someone even closer.

[keith ouellette]

One thing you have to consider is 8 hrs drive time (4 up and 4 back) multiplied
by $20 per hour is $160. I have a friend that spend many hours on many different weekends to find a bass boat he liked at a great price. One of the trips he took was a whole day.
He brags about the deal he finally got but doesn't like it when I question the time he spent. If driving is a hobby you enjoy then forget my post.

[Bob Hallowell]

Bob, what town? If it's reasonably close and I can get a few minutes, I'd be happy to examine for you...or there may be someone even closer.

Jim, I have no clue just how close it is but if it is close that would be great.

It's in Oxford, Pa

Bob

[Rob Will]

Jim, I have no clue just how close it is but if it is close that would be great.

It's in Oxford, Pa

Bob

Go see Wild Bill!
(Bill Kerfoot - machinery dealer in Oxford PA)
He's a good guy.

Rob

[George Morris]

Well if you want I may go down this week to look at what he has there. I can let you know what I find out, I also saw this on cl in killadelphia listing. I have also been looking for a 18" Bandsaw . George

[Bob Hallowell]

George that would be great. let me know what you see.

Bob