im in the market for a bandsaw after my failed attempts at using a chop saw.

i'm looking at getting a craftsman 12" bandsaw but not really sure how reliable craftsman is when it comes to cutting metals and that deal..

basically using it to cut tubing and piping.. notching and small things like that.

my limit is $500 so im open to suggestions.

edit: also, forgot to mention that im looking for a vertical so i can feed the material into it.. horizontals look too complicated for my use.

 

IMO horizontal is much easier, it means you can make jigs etc then leave it to cut.