Split second decision, which one is it?
Split second decision, which one is it?
D - None of the above. Grizzly G0636X is the correct answer.
More weight, 5hp, etc., etc. Specs are basically equal with a reasonable price of $2100, or $1890 with the Woodworkers Journal discount code. Can anyone tell me why this is not correct?
First, that wasn't the question asked. Maybe if I said b-18/18, laguna lt-16hd or lt-18, and the mm16, but still I think many would disagree. Not to knock the Grizzly, it seems like a more than decent saw, I just think that it is a bad comparison. I know that the price is tempting, but I wonder how far ahead one will be in the end?
split second decision would be mm20. but i do also like the b-20/20. so i bought the felder fb-600.
My choice was the MM 20 but they were back ordered so had to settle for the MM 24
How many threads do we need about the same thing???
Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...
MM20 - it was used and 80 miles away and cost about the price of a 17" Steel City and a driftmaster. No thinking involved - just driving with a buddy and a trailer.
Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.
Why would you want a split second decision instead of an informed opinion? Why not just draw out of a hat?
Agazzani B20
Thread on "How do I pickup/move XXX Saw?" http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=597898
Compilation of "Which Band Saw to buy?" threads http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...028#post692028
Count me in for the Agazzani B20. Love mine.
I don't do split second decisions with tools.
Top picks: Fedler, Aggy or MM
Lower: Laguna; CS too spotty
Bottom: Grizzly, etc. Too many disappointments with that brand.
Aggazani. Mark Singer had nothing but good things to say about his.
MiniMax. I haven't heard anyone speak ill of their MiniMax.
Laguna. Just don't know enough about one.
"The first thing you need to know, will likely be the last thing you learn." (Unknown)
I don't think that a split second decision is an uninformed one. I'd assume that most people capable of answering the question have already done a lot of research, as have I, so I was hoping to skip the back and fourth nature of comparative threads. All of the bandsaws mentioned are very nice, so it can feel like splitting hairs. Thank you to everyone who was able to answer the question.
Just my $.02 but I dont see it as uninformed either.
Lots of bandsaw choices out there. Brian narrowed his choices down to 3 and asked the forum for their first thoughts on those tools.
I see that lots of guys went along with it.
PHM
Last edited by Paul McGaha; 03-30-2011 at 12:32 PM.