dave g
Well-known member
Broke down and got a Harbor Freight 14" band saw today. On sale for $350, less 20% off coupon = $280, less than $300 with tax
I've been doing some research, and as far as I can tell all the similar 14" saws are indeed from the same factory in Taiwan, same castings, etc. Grizzly, Delta, Ridgid, Powermatic, Jet, etc. - I think they are all the same darn thing except for various accessories. Could be wrong, but I don't think so...
So anyway the plan is to get the 6" riser block kit to make it have a 12" depth of cut, and then make a sled sort of thing so I can square up hunks of firewood easier. Then, Pete, we'll see which is more efficient for re-sawing, the band saw or the table saw
Seriously, so far I'm impressed!
I've been doing some research, and as far as I can tell all the similar 14" saws are indeed from the same factory in Taiwan, same castings, etc. Grizzly, Delta, Ridgid, Powermatic, Jet, etc. - I think they are all the same darn thing except for various accessories. Could be wrong, but I don't think so...
So anyway the plan is to get the 6" riser block kit to make it have a 12" depth of cut, and then make a sled sort of thing so I can square up hunks of firewood easier. Then, Pete, we'll see which is more efficient for re-sawing, the band saw or the table saw
Seriously, so far I'm impressed!