Workhaus
Plastic
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2017
- Location
- New Orleans
Hi y'all -
I'm in the market for a horizontal bandsaw for my somewhat small shop - roughly 30'x60'. We're already running with a 5'x10' Koike plasma and 48" Tennsmith brake and other various tools around the perimeter of the building. Preferably the horizontal bandsaw wouldn't take up and immense amount of floor space - hopefully less than 2'x3', but I've got a forklift so things can be moved.
I'll mainly be cutting square tubing, probably a good bit of 1/4" and 3/8" flat bar and 1/4"-3" angle mild steel. I'd like to be able to cut 60 degrees [more if that's even possible]. I've like the vise to be robust and the angles to stay true over time. I've got 3PH power coming in the shop, but I'd probably have to add an outlet if I was to go with a 3PH machine. Most of the stock I cut down is under 4" square, so I feel like a 7"x12" or even a 6"x10" should be more than enough.
I'm definitely avoiding Baileigh [as I see an ad for Baileigh while I'm posting this] and Jet. I've seen a few KAMA and DAKE that seemed pretty solid and affordable. Any thoughts on these brands? What should I look out for in way of blade types, cut quality and motor size?? I definitely don't want to buy something underpowered and regret it on a project. I wish Clausing was in my cards, but that might be right above my ideal price range.
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I'm in the market for a horizontal bandsaw for my somewhat small shop - roughly 30'x60'. We're already running with a 5'x10' Koike plasma and 48" Tennsmith brake and other various tools around the perimeter of the building. Preferably the horizontal bandsaw wouldn't take up and immense amount of floor space - hopefully less than 2'x3', but I've got a forklift so things can be moved.
I'll mainly be cutting square tubing, probably a good bit of 1/4" and 3/8" flat bar and 1/4"-3" angle mild steel. I'd like to be able to cut 60 degrees [more if that's even possible]. I've like the vise to be robust and the angles to stay true over time. I've got 3PH power coming in the shop, but I'd probably have to add an outlet if I was to go with a 3PH machine. Most of the stock I cut down is under 4" square, so I feel like a 7"x12" or even a 6"x10" should be more than enough.
I'm definitely avoiding Baileigh [as I see an ad for Baileigh while I'm posting this] and Jet. I've seen a few KAMA and DAKE that seemed pretty solid and affordable. Any thoughts on these brands? What should I look out for in way of blade types, cut quality and motor size?? I definitely don't want to buy something underpowered and regret it on a project. I wish Clausing was in my cards, but that might be right above my ideal price range.
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT