Whats the best Bandsaw&tablesaw&planer?
Knotheads | Posted in Power Tools and Machinery on
My father and I are trying to find out the all-around best 18″Bandsaw, Tablesaw, and Planer on the market that is of practical use in a typical woodshop. We call the companys and all they have to say is that thier product is best. At somewhat of a dead end we decided to get on and post the question to all you wood veterans on this website. So Any feedback from you would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Jesse
Edited 11/30/2004 2:41 pm ET by JC
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JC,
Before everybody gets all stirred up about different products, please tell us what your combined budget is for the three items you mentioned. The reason I'm asking is that you can spend anywhere from about $2200 to $10,000 for all three. Also, how much do you plan to use the equipment and what is your overall objective; i.e., pieces for family and friends or do you intend to build furniture for sale. All of this makes a big difference in recommendations.
For instance, I'm basically a price/value guy; best tool for the cost. Others will try to steer you toward the most expensive version of every product every time; nice if you've got the money to toss around.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting
Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
I can only attest to the table saw. I looked for months and finally pruchased a powermatic 66. I looked at the Delta and the Jet. I was fortunate enough to have all three available, in a row, and ready for my personal testing. I used the Jet first and liked it, then went to the Delta, which I liked more and then I made the mistake of going to the powermatic. This saw is so sweet. I mean, no vibration, smooth tilt and height adjustment great fence. This saw will last me the rest of my life at which time will go to my son and will last him many years. You have to use one to believe the difference in the different saws, and there is a difference. Quality counts.
Joe Tria
I bought a Powermatic Model 66 3 H.P. about 15 yrs. ago. I use it daily.Never had any problems with it .
oh man, ask this question over in Knots too!
Figure out the tools you would love to have and then check the classifieds. I bought an 18" Jet Bandsaw in great shape for about half of retail. Same with a Powermatic 8" jointer. Needs a tuneup but hardly used. But do think about how much wood these tools will see. Often for just a few boards it can be just as easy to use well tuned hand tools. And a good table saw and blade and a few clever jigs can take the place of a jointer in some cases. Of course if money is no object...
Ditto on the above post. I also think that the Powermatic 66 is the BEST american made table saw made today. Good luck
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