metal cutting bandsaw

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I've been looking at metal cutting bandsaws lately. The horizontal/vertical type would be most versatile so I can cut square, round, angle, etc. stock in the horizontal vise as well as sheet metal on the vertical table attachment. The model I'm considering is a Jet HVBS-7MW.



The best price I've found so far is from here: http://www.northwestpowertools.com/bandsaws/hvbs7mw.htm



The link above doesn't show a picture of it, so here is what it looks like: http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/JETMetal/Tools/HVBS56M.html



What do you think? Good machine? Price?



Sean

 

[Rob Thomas]

Sean, that's the same model I've been eying, seems like a nice unit, cept the import part of it (which they all are at that level). In that price range/size there really does'nt seem to be a better choice, IMO.





Rob

 

[Philip]

Hi Sean



Look around this site. It is American made. I have used many of their older model band saws at places I have worked at. They hold up good. I am not sure on the prices.





http://www.kmtsaw.com/

 

[Rob Thomas]

Pihllip, those look like very nice saws, not sure I wanna know what they cost though. I know the qualitly would be there, but since they want your company name when you e-mail them, I doubt they are priced for your average homeowner.







Rob

 

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Well..... I looked at the smallest model they had: http://www.kmtsaw.com/index_files/page0029.htm



Looks like great quality, but with the associated price tag. I called up KMT to get a quote. It goes for $3200. :{ :-laf



Sean

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Sean: I thought the metal fab equipment purchase scenario was supposed to go like this... . TIG welder, plasma cutter (Hypertherm... of course), MIG welder... . :-laf



Matt

 

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:-laf Well, already have the TIG and MIG machines. Would really like to get the plasma cutter, but for what I've got planned (at least for a while) the plasma cutter isn't so well suited for the job. It's definitely still on the list though



Sean

 

[XcumminsX]

We have a DoALL saw at work for metal. . Best one ive ever seen in a shop. Its very old. Look for auctions at shops in your area. Im sure the ones built these days arent as sturdy and powerful like the older ones.



Nick