milwaukee band saw

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fourtynine

Aluminum

Joined

Nov 12, 2005

Location

southern u.s

• Dec 18, 2005

• #1

anyone have any experience with a milwaukee portable band saw , i have a chance to get one and a stand to go with it for 200.00, i don't have room for a full size saw, thought this might work .

 

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docwilson

Cast Iron

Joined

Feb 28, 2004

Location

Macon, MO USA

• Dec 18, 2005

• #2

I've had a two speed for quite a number of years and they are very dependable, like all other Milwaukee tools. Heavy built and easy to change blades, they are quite handy. I would get the one with a deep throat if possible. If you are careful, you can get a fairly straight cut by hand, especially if you don't try to force the cut. A stand would probably help a lot in producing straight cuts. That sounds like a reasonable price with the stand, especially if it is the deep throat model.

 

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Harley

Aluminum

Joined

Jan 13, 2005

Location

Burton, MI

• Dec 18, 2005

• #3

I have several bandsaws but for all around versatility that little portaband is by far the best. I could'nt live without mine for fast fab work.

 

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JL Sargent

Diamond

Joined

Feb 7, 2005

Location

Birmingham, AL

• Dec 18, 2005

• #4

This 28v cordless is interesting.

 

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PortPirate

Aluminum

Joined

Nov 16, 2005

Location

Port Washington, WI

• Dec 19, 2005

• #5

I have had one for 3 years now and I love it.
Most of the time it lives on a stand I made for it that holds it vertically, I also made a small table that bolts where the guide used to go, thing is sweet

 

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wippin' boy

Diamond

Joined

Sep 14, 2005

Location

il.

• Dec 19, 2005

• #6

best sh _ _ money can buy
use mine everyday

 

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John Larson

Aluminum

Joined

Mar 20, 2004

Location

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

• Dec 19, 2005

• #7

With the stand? Outstanding price. I have several and use them a lot. The 10/14 blades are my workhorses, though finer ones are useful for thin wall stuff. Just like hand saws. Used ones sometimes need new rubber tires.

 

John in MA

Titanium

Joined

Apr 14, 2005

Location

MA, USA

• Dec 19, 2005

• #8

That's a great price for one with the stand. The Milwaukee bandsaw is as sturdy as the original small P-C Portaband, but with a deeper cut. I have the deep-cut lightweight Portaband and I love it, since I don't yet have a horizontal bandsaw. Mine was $75 used off eBay.

 

johnoder

Diamond

Joined

Jul 16, 2004

Location

Houston, TX USA

• Dec 19, 2005

• #9

There is a deep cut new in the box for $200 on Houston Craigs List/tools

John

 

Warren

Cast Iron

Joined

Nov 16, 2005

Location

Sutton, NH

• Dec 19, 2005

• #10

I have had one for some time now & it rides around in a service truck. No problems at all. If you are careful & do not push too hard on it, a sharp blade will cut an amazingly straight & accurate line. I find that either Milwauke or Lenox blades are the best.

 

TFPace

Stainless

Joined

Oct 11, 2003

Location

Pinnacle, NC USA

• Dec 20, 2005

• #11

I have a Milwaukee and it is a good machine.

My pick was a 20 y/o Black & Decker that was made out of junk B&D's that came back for repairs.
My gripe with my Milwaukee is that it has a tendency to throw bands more than not but I'd say that is operator related.

Good luck,

Tom

 

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fourtynine

Aluminum

Joined

Nov 12, 2005

Location

southern u.s

• Dec 27, 2005

• #12

thanks guys, i missed the 200.00 one, waited to long, guess i will have to do the e-bay thing.