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scrollpup · 03-27-2009, 04:35 AM

I'm going to be in the market for a band saw.I was just wondering what ya'll thought of your saws.Any recommendations would be a BIG help.Thanks, Jerry C

utbva · 03-27-2009, 05:06 AM

I would say that you need at least a 14" bandsaw and if you are going to use it for re-sawing you would want to put a 6" riser on it to give you 12" clearance.

wood-n-things · 03-27-2009, 06:56 AM

I agree about the 14" I have the grizzly g0555 I really like it...get the riser kit for it!

ncsealeveler · 03-27-2009, 10:03 AM

I have a 10" Craftsman and listen to the above post,at least a 14" with riser.The quality of blade makes a big difference.Tony

Bruce-P · 03-27-2009, 12:18 PM

Grizzley G055 + riser block + resaw fence + Timberwolf blades =

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Bruce P.

Rolf · 03-27-2009, 01:07 PM

Do a search on this forum I sort of remmember a significant discussion on this subject fairly recently.
I have a Delta with 6 inch riser Timber wolf blade and I have also added the Carter roller blade supports.

Kepy · 03-27-2009, 02:19 PM

I have the Ridgid 14" from Home Depot. Like the idea that it comes with a lifetime warranty.

guitarman · 03-27-2009, 02:30 PM

I have a craftsman band saw that I've had for close to 20 years. It takes a 80 inch blade and it's always been there for me when I need it with no problems. It is a very valuable tool and I'd hate to be without it. David

scrollpup · 03-27-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks everyone.I have a friend whose dad is selling 100+acre farm and was told I can cut whatever I want until it sells.I cut a load of white oak yesterday and am fixing to tackle a hickory tree today.Weather permiting I can average about three cords a week,but hate to use all of it for firewood .

Can you re-cut seasoned wood on a band saw or does it need to be green?
Does anyone use a chainsaw mill? My thinking is to use the mill when I cut the tree so I can load the planks instead of killing my back loading logs.

Thanks for all the input ya'll, Jerry C

utbva · 03-27-2009, 04:32 PM

If you have that much to cut up I would defiantly want to use some kind of chainsaw mill to reduce the lumber to manageable sizes. I have not used a chainsaw mill so I don't know much about them but I have looked at trying one. The 14" bandsaws with riser kit will do the job but they are not made for doing a lot of lumber and they are slow going, especially with hardwoods like oak. To do large amounts of lumber you would need a bigger band saw with more HP with carbide blades and both are very expensive.

03-27-2009, 04:35 AM	#1
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Band saw owners I'm going to be in the market for a band saw.I was just wondering what ya'll thought of your saws.Any recommendations would be a BIG help.Thanks, Jerry C

03-27-2009, 05:06 AM	#2
utbva Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 840	I would say that you need at least a 14" bandsaw and if you are going to use it for re-sawing you would want to put a 6" riser on it to give you 12" clearance. __________________ Bill I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS

03-27-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,473 Blog Entries: 1	I agree about the 14" I have the grizzly g0555 I really like it...get the riser kit for it! __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

03-27-2009, 01:07 PM	#6
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Do a search on this forum I sort of remmember a significant discussion on this subject fairly recently. I have a Delta with 6 inch riser Timber wolf blade and I have also added the Carter roller blade supports. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

03-27-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
guitarman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisville, N.C. Posts: 869	I have a craftsman band saw that I've had for close to 20 years. It takes a 80 inch blade and it's always been there for me when I need it with no problems. It is a very valuable tool and I'd hate to be without it. David __________________ ole' yellar and me are great friends

03-27-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
ncsealeveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sea Level NC Posts: 266	I have a 10" Craftsman and listen to the above post,at least a 14" with riser.The quality of blade makes a big difference.Tony

03-27-2009, 12:18 PM	#5
Bruce-P Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 108	Grizzley G055 + riser block + resaw fence + Timberwolf blades = ------------- Bruce P.

03-27-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
Kepy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Elkland, MO Posts: 121	I have the Ridgid 14" from Home Depot. Like the idea that it comes with a lifetime warranty.

03-27-2009, 03:29 PM	#9
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Thanks everyone.I have a friend whose dad is selling 100+acre farm and was told I can cut whatever I want until it sells.I cut a load of white oak yesterday and am fixing to tackle a hickory tree today.Weather permiting I can average about three cords a week,but hate to use all of it for firewood . Can you re-cut seasoned wood on a band saw or does it need to be green? Does anyone use a chainsaw mill? My thinking is to use the mill when I cut the tree so I can load the planks instead of killing my back loading logs. Thanks for all the input ya'll, Jerry C

03-27-2009, 04:32 PM	#10
utbva Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 840	If you have that much to cut up I would defiantly want to use some kind of chainsaw mill to reduce the lumber to manageable sizes. I have not used a chainsaw mill so I don't know much about them but I have looked at trying one. The 14" bandsaws with riser kit will do the job but they are not made for doing a lot of lumber and they are slow going, especially with hardwoods like oak. To do large amounts of lumber you would need a bigger band saw with more HP with carbide blades and both are very expensive. __________________ Bill I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS

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