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   Kirk | Jan 20, 2005 07:38am | #1

   Mike,

   I recently purchased the Delta X5 14" bandsaw after looking at the options for several months.  I finally settled for a 14" bandsaw because my shop is in my basement and I knew that I would have no means to get a 400+ pound 7 foot tall bandsaw into my basement.  After using the delta, I couldn't be more happy.  With a 1/2" 4TPI Timberwolf blade I was a breeze to resaw 1/32" slices from 5.5" red oak.  I just received the riser kit to get 12" of clearance and can't wait to try it out.  Hope that helps.

   Kirk

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   ChestnutWwking | Jan 20, 2005 04:49pm | #2

   Kirk,

   Thanks for the info.  I'll have to check out this saw the next time I visit the Tool Crib.  Have a good day!

   Thanks,

   Mike

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   BArnold | Jan 20, 2005 10:17pm | #3

   Mike,

   Since you're planning to do some resawing, you should consider the Grizzly G0513 17" bandsaw.  For less money than you'll spend on the Delta, you can have a larger motor and 12" resaw capacity.

   Regards,

   Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting
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   ChestnutWwking | Jan 21, 2005 05:17pm | #4

   Hey Bill,

   Thanks for your input on the band saw.  I'll look into the Grizzly machine.  I checked out your website and it looks great!  Awesome projects!

   Thanks,

   Mike

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   BArnold | Jan 21, 2005 06:33pm | #5

   Mike,

   Thanks for your comment about my website.  I completed some changes to it and uploaded the 'new look' yesterday.  I'm using it primarily as an online portfolio at this point; maybe someday I can start selling from it as well.  We live in hope! lol

   Regards,

   Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting Click Here if you're interested in a good,inexpensive website host.

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   ChestnutWwking | Jan 22, 2005 08:26am | #6

   Bill,

   I couldn't help but notice that you had recently acquired the Jet cabinet saw.  Tell me what you think about it.  I'm currently looking to replace my current table saw and am gathering information on saws of all types from contractor - hybrid - cabinet.  Jet's price is competitive enough that I would try and scrape together the extra cash to invest if you think it is worth it.

   Thanks,

   Mike

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   BArnold | Jan 22, 2005 02:25pm | #7

   Mike,

   I've had my Jet cabinet saw for about a year.  The blade was dead on with the miter slot otu of the box and has stayed true.  I had to tweak the fence at first, but it has needed only a minor touch-up.  When I got it, they had the sale with the extension table, router lift and router, so that was an attraction for me.  If I were to do it all over again, I'd consider Grizzly now.  At the time I got my Jet JTAS10-XL, I was also getting some other Jet tools through the local distributor who is an acquaintance and former neighbor.

   A lot of folks on this and other forums are really pleased with the Grizzly 1023 series saws.  The G1023SLX is essentially the same as my Jet but without the router lift, etc.  The comparable Jet saw currently appears to be the JTAS-10XL50 which is $1500 at Amazon.  The Grizzly G1023SLX is now $1373 including shipping, but it will probably cost more to get it to your door unless you can pick it up at the freight depot.

   Regards,

   Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting Click Here if you're interested in a good,inexpensive website host.

   Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.