Ok i got the harbor freight horizontal band saw for 120 bucks... It was on sale for 150 plus i got the 20% discount that i found on honda-tech( thanks HT for posting that ish).... Over all assembly was pretty easy All i had to assemble was the legs and wheels other then that the blade came pre-assmebled.... So i tried cutting some 16g 2.25" piping and it was easy and fast to my surprise. But right when i get to the end it really doesn't want to cut, any adjustments i should look for.

heres a pic of the cut



maybe i'll make a vid on how fast it cuts... For 120 bucks i can't be happier sure as heck beat my chop saw

 

Adjust the spring so that the blade is not dropping as quick and the last little bit will always be there, but with a new better blade it will help on that final cut.

 

Sell it and get a jet or grizzly. The harbor freight bandsaw is missing one key adjust ment, to adjust the angle of the blade. Once the blade angles you are pretty much screwed.

 

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I did like 5 cuts so far and no problems Plus all im going to make it a cat-back and a downpipe and IC piping that is all.

 

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I did like 5 cuts so far and no problems Plus all im going to make it a cat-back and a downpipe and IC piping that is all.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had the same bandsaw for about a year or so, loved it until it start cutting on an angle the more and more the arm went down. There is no adjustment for the blade which stinks, if you look at the jet or the grizzly ones, there is a bolt by the base plate ( when its in the vertical postion ) . You might never have the problem, just a thing I was pointing out.

Anyways make sure the blade is as tight as you can get it, and don't push down while cutting. Also if you look in the search feature, I listed a good blade number from mcmaster.

 

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I had the same bandsaw for about a year or so, loved it until it start cutting on an angle the more and more the arm went down. There is no adjustment for the blade which stinks, if you look at the jet or the grizzly ones, there is a bolt by the base plate ( when its in the vertical postion ) . You might never have the problem, just a thing I was pointing out.

Anyways make sure the blade is as tight as you can get it, and don't push down while cutting.
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Im just hoping it can cut some 4" piping lol.... It it can cut me a exhaust system and IC piping and breaks after that it would be ok lol..... 120 bucks i can't complain too much

 

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Im just hoping it can cut some 4" piping lol.... It it can cut me a exhaust system and IC piping and breaks after that it would be ok lol..... 120 bucks i can't complain too much</TD></TR></TABLE>

will be fine with 4 inch piping

 

Here are the blades I use:

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=371-0404

and here is the thread that I had it posted in:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1517965

 

nice garage coating! is that the stuff they sell at home depot? I have the same band saw. Works great so far

 

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yep the homedepot

 

I've got an extra gallon of that paint, Peter. I just coated mine. Call me if you want to take it off my hands


Looks good man, I'm thinking of getting that same band saw.

 

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I have an extra box of that stuff too.

 

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false, that saw is just fine we have 2 of them going strong now for along time.

dont bash a saw because u dont know how to set it up properly.

get a bimetal 14-18 tooth variable blade and figdet with the guide bearing a bit and itll be just fine

 

That HF bandsaw is the biggest piece of ****.

Mine worked for IC piping and exhaust on one car then it started walking like crazy. No matter what I did it cut like ***. Sorry to be a negative nancy... I just hate HF crap.

 

well im glad im the only one reaping the benefits of a sub 200 dollar bandsaw then.

when setting this bitch up, have a beer and think outside the box. if youcant do that then go buy a 1000 dollar hype saw.

 

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false, that saw is just fine we have 2 of them going strong now for along time.

dont bash a saw because u dont know how to set it up properly.

get a bimetal 14-18 tooth variable blade and figdet with the guide bearing a bit and itll be just fine</TD></TR></TABLE>

Its lacking one adjustment that is crucial, yes you can cut the arm and make it adjustable but I'd rather spend 20 more dollars and have the adjustment there. Used if for a year making tons of downpipes and even manifolds. I actually wrote a review on it.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1221609

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Mine worked for IC piping and exhaust on one car then it started walking like crazy. No matter what I did it cut like ***. Sorry to be a negative nancy... I just hate HF crap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yep, mine worked well but I think its getting wore down and started to cut not accurately, and with out the one adjustment, you would need to cut the saw and modify it.

I still like the bandsaw, but if you need something 100% accurate, its not good.



Modified by 90blackcrx at 8:53 PM 7/11/2006

 

i still dont ******* get you. it IS 100 percent accurate.

but only for those hardcore ************* who can use it.

 

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but only for those hardcore ************* who can use it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
mine cuts straight as a arrow. I cut a bunch of 4" piping today. still the original blade

 

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Which Jet model are you referring too? The cheapest one I see is almost 350 bucks.

 

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mine cuts straight as a arrow. I cut a bunch of 4" piping today. still the original blade</TD></TR></TABLE>

Give it time

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What don't you get, I used it every day non stop for a year, cut stainless, cut sch10, sch40 and it finally started cutting innaccuratly.



The jet bandsaw which indeed had the adjustment


Here is the part I'm talking about, the other bandsaws have an extra bolt that allows the blade to be adjusted



so it does not sit like this



The only way to fix the problem with the harbor freight bandsaw, is to make the back bearings so tight that it puts the blade straight



But even then, when it finally gets to the last part of a cut, it will walk.

 

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Give it time

The jet bandsaw which indeed had the adjustment


Here is the part I'm talking about, the other bandsaws have an extra bolt that
so it does not sit like this


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That's exactly what happened to mine. I've been checking that jet one out... I've heard it's pretty good

 

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That's exactly what happened to mine. I've been checking that jet one out... I've heard it's pretty good </TD></TR></TABLE>

Look into the grizzly, little more but seems like a quality piece.

 

Model #?

 

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yeah i would like to know too. Maybe i can sell mine local for more then i paid lol

 

I actually paid $120 for my HF bandsaw and ended up selling it on ebay for $160 PLUS shipping. HAHAHA

This one looks tempting



$595.00

I've never heard of Grizzly products... how are they? I've always heard great things about Jet.


Here is the jet one... it goes for about $200 more



http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/Sh...11044