Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Default Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

so iv been looking for a while now, done alot of seaching and what not, and im still not sure which on to get, what do u guys think is better wilton? jet? grizzly?

iv been leaning towards this one i can get it for about 1045 shipped

http://www.cpojettools.com/products/414459.html

or this wilton one

http://www.amazon.com/3410-4-Horsepo.../dp/B0007M6FZ0

any input would be helpfull

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

there pretty much the same one, so just pick one.

i have the HF version of that bandsaw, it has been working good so far.

just change the blade immediatly as the blades they send with those are junk.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Originally Posted by ShawnR
so iv been looking for a while now, done alot of seaching and what not, and im still not sure which on to get, what do u guys think is better wilton? jet? grizzly?

iv been leaning towards this one i can get it for about 1045 shipped

http://www.cpojettools.com/products/414459.html

or this wilton one

http://www.amazon.com/3410-4-Horsepo.../dp/B0007M6FZ0

any input would be helpfull
im in the same boat and going with the jet
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Originally Posted by ToxicFabrication
im in the same boat and going with the jet

same model that i posted? i dont know why but i was leaning towards the jet as well
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

I've got two of the Wiltons you listed. I have had one for about 5 years and still works great. My only issue to date was the plate to convert to a vertical bandsaw is crap and in short order pulled the threads which bolt it down right out. I just tapped it for the next bigger size and made a new heavy duty table for it. I only use Lenox blades, they are the best hands down (in my opinion...I don't want to start an argument:-) )
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

http://content.wmhtoolgroup.com/prom...ebate_form.pdf

Jet rebate too.

http://www.amazon.com/414459-HVBS-7M...m_cr_pr_sims_t

Free shipping and good reviews.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Originally Posted by Blown90hatcH
i saw the rebate, i eather get free shipping for 1000 or spend 1039 and get the other with 100 worth of free tools
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

buy the JET
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

cant really go wrong with either in my opinion.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Originally Posted by Nick Z32
buy the JET
why do u say that?
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Originally Posted by ShawnR
i saw the rebate, i eather get free shipping for 1000 or spend 1039 and get the other with 100 worth of free tools
You can buy an extra blade to bump you over the 1k.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

Might be just out of your price range, but the Ellis 1600 is an EXCELLENT saw.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

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Might be just out of your price range, but the Ellis 1600 is an EXCELLENT saw.

i would love to get that one but its double what im was looking to spend
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Default Re: Horizontal Bandsaw which one to buy?

i just got the jet model you posted and its the best thing i bought in a while. the settings are real simple and its also vertical.
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