For a beginner smithy which would you recommend, a chop saw or a band saw?
Roy F. replied:
Band Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNaNbhQJ84 o Chop Saw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6 vFztS9 zlP0
Erick S. replied:
I bought this one earlier this year and I love it. Solid tool. Takes some time to set it up right but if you put in the effort it cuts great http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200659143_200659143?hotline=false&cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Metal%20Fabrication%20%26 gt%3B%20Band%20Saws%20%2B%20Accessories&utm_campaign=Klutch&utm_content=49464&gclid=CMnH4N6 eiNACFYIBaQodl40Hww
Does anyone know of any Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales on tools to upgrade my shop? I am in need of an upgrade on pretty much everything- 2x72 belt grinder (have a...
Zach E. replied:
Don't know about Black Friday sales but I bought my 176# Peter Wright around Christmas time couple years back cause the guy wanted Christmas money! Payed 300, started out wanting 550.
60 layer, size 11, 1095/1075 low contrast, heavy etch “comfort band”. Definitely not the manliest ring but it is really comfortable. I’ll probably shoot for say 5...
Rob A. replied:
Call Aldo or Peter at New Jersey steel barron. They might be able to help you out with the 15 n20 973 949 4140http://newjerseysteelbaron.com
Looking for good shop vertical METAL cutting band saw! My internet searches keep coming up with wood units grr.
What do you have or know of?
Michael H. replied:
this is what i got... picked it up as a returned item at a local store... love it... though i ditched the factory blade quickly... bought a morse blade for it... works great.. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323677_200323677?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Metal%20Fabrication%20%3E%20Band%20Saws%20%2B%20Accessories%20%3E%20Band%20Saws&utm_campaign=Jet&utm_content=155072&gclid=CI7YwpLeg9MCFUpNfgod0M4LrA
Tim B. replied:
I'd recommend this. Ditch the HF blade and get a good one, like a Lenox or Do-All. http://m.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html
Any recommendations on band saw blades? I'm currently just using the ones you buy at lowes, Bosch brand I think. Even keeping them oiled they seem to dull pretty quick....
I need the groups help. I want to get a belt sander/grinder. The type with narrow 2 inch belt on a stand, Any recommendations as to brand, width, or length of band?...