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General - General 690-1 14-in. Bandsaw
The General 690-1 14-in bandsaw features a 1-1/2 hp motor and a 12-1/8 in. resaw capacity.
Sep 01, 2007
The General has a massive frame and no-frills adjustments, and it performed well in the cutting tests. But dust collection wasn’t great, the table is small, and the fence is clunky and short.
Photo: Thomas McKenna
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