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   forestgirl | Sep 24, 2005 06:34pm | #1

   How much would either of those saws cost you?  My guess is, the lower end Grizzly 14" saw (3/4HP) would only be about $100 more or so and would not end up in your yard sale a year or so down the road.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 25, 2005 08:28am | #2

   Don't settle for a tool you don't really want!  Just find a good deal on a used 14" or bigger saw.  You'll be glad you got the better machine, and remember, old iron is usually better quality then the new stuff.  I bought a 36" Oliver bandsaw that I use all the time for $400 on Ebay.  I got a 14" Delta at an estate auction for $150. Be a little patient, a good deal will cross your path. 

   BTW, your shop has the exact dimensions of my last shop.  Wierd.

    

   Steve
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   stantheman | Sep 25, 2005 10:22pm | #3

   Woodwrecker

   I've been ready to replace my old Delt 9" all summer.  I've been pouring over the reviews and stats for a long time before that.  The temptation is to say please get a 14" unless all you are ever going to do is cut curves in thin workpieces.   But space is always a problem.   I'd rather get the new 12" Hitachi ($299 at Lowes) than anything smaller, but am holding out for a 14" Delta, used if I come across one.  One main reason is the availability of aftermarket parts and accessories.  They are like the small bock Chevy of the bandsaw world.

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 25, 2005 10:53pm | #4

   They are like the small bock Chevy of the bandsaw world.

   LOL, Thanks for sharing that, best analogy I've heard in a while.

    Steve