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[Closed] woodworkers... small decent bandsaw?

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evening,
i have found myself in need of a small bandsaw for cutting hardwood?stabilised woods. after reading some of the reviews it seems that the smallest axminster one may not be as good as it looks especially for a novice bandsaw user. so whats the recommendation for a couple of hundred max?
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Posted : 07/06/2015 7:09 pm
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Can you stretch to a a Record Power BS250 £260 ? 5 year warranty and great backup , all the cheap saws have stories of problems and then you depend on the customer service to sort it.
Otherwise look for second hand Inca or Record Power - regularly available second hand.
Use Tuffsaws for blades - great value and performance.

Avoid anything with 3 wheels unless you enjoy a challenge.

Ukworkshop forums to research


 
Posted : 07/06/2015 8:15 pm
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I have a Record BS250 I bought second hand, and like many hobbyists cast offs, it had hardly been used. It is an excellent machine. Obvously a new one has the warranty, but mine was less than half the new price.


 
Posted : 07/06/2015 8:22 pm
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I'll have a look on the bay then.. Thanks for the suggestions


 
Posted : 07/06/2015 8:30 pm
 br
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I bought a cheaper Bandsaw a few years ago. tbh It's never been accurate enough.

Now looking for another one - likely be something far bigger (I've plenty of space) off ebay.


 
Posted : 07/06/2015 9:11 pm