gundog
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- Joined
- May 31, 2004
- Location
- Southwest Washington USA
I currently use a Turn Pro 7" x 12" horizontal band saw it has a small coolant tank and has worked ok for the last 10+ years I bought it new from Enco. The problem I have with it is it doesn't cut square the bigger the material the worse it gets the pivot point is cast into the bed and they are not square it is off by about 3/16" over 7".
I cut up 6061 with it the most and occasionally some 316 SS. I am a one man shop so an automatic saw won't be in the budget. Should I look at some other type saw other than a bandsaw? I would probably spend between $4-$5K for new but I wouldn't mind looking for something used. Would a cold saw be better for what I am doing or should I stick with a bandsaw? I like the looks of the 1600 & 1800 Ellis what else should I look at?
Thanks Mike
I cut up 6061 with it the most and occasionally some 316 SS. I am a one man shop so an automatic saw won't be in the budget. Should I look at some other type saw other than a bandsaw? I would probably spend between $4-$5K for new but I wouldn't mind looking for something used. Would a cold saw be better for what I am doing or should I stick with a bandsaw? I like the looks of the 1600 & 1800 Ellis what else should I look at?
Thanks Mike