Packaging: The packaging was good, and there was just about too much the leg parts carefully wrap in paper to stop scratching and the fence, and table mitre guide as well.
From the little I have used it it so far is a great machine and hopefully will serve me well for long time.
I got what is classed as a 14inch Band saw which means it is big enough to do a bit of re-sawing but yet small enough to cut fancy shapes without a problem.
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Max cutting width 335 mm – 13.2 inches
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Max cutting depth 200 mm – 7.8 inches
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Wheel Diameter 350 mm – 13.8 Inches
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Band Length 2490 mm – 948.5 inches
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Motor Wattage 750w
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Voltage 230v
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Size 1680mm H 710mm W 560 D
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Table size 595mm W 500mm D
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Table height 1000mm
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Net weight 85 kg
This bandsaw is ideal for the serious woodworker and light industry, it features a cast aluminum ripping fence with quick locking which locks front and back for greater accuracy.
A robust mitre guide is also included which can be adjusted between 0 and 45 deg.
A tilting table is also featured with a graduated degree scale behind it which is lockable front and back for greater accuracy, This saw features bearing mounted single piece cast wheels with in and out adjustment to track the blade.
Also in included are bearing blade guides top and bottom for pin point accuracy when cutting.
Down the bottom there’s a 100mm dust extraction port to keep the sawdust away from the wheels. A two speed facility which enables it to do 1400 and 1700rpm allowing you to select the best speed for your material.
I have used on various projects now and love it. It is a great bandsaw and it is easy to setup and use, the bearing blade wheels for tracking are good and easy enough to adjust. Overall worth it. I am glad I did not go for the smaller brother. I have to admit though I need to get a few more blades as I only have a 1/4inch 12tpi for tight ish work and a 1/2 8tpi blade for re-sawing but need a few others
March 7th 2020 Motor died on the bandsaw. I haven’t had time to get it looked at and I am also wanting to upgrade to the Carbatec bandsaw that has a slighter more powerful motor as every now and then this one was slightly under powered. So I have not decided what to do yet.
Bandsaw Upgrade
In April 2021 I decided to upgrade the mitre gauge and fence on my bandsaw with the Kreg Precision Mitre Gauge System and Kreg Precision Bandsaw Fence.
Bandsaw purchased from : The Toolshed
