What are these bandsaws like

[hypertherm69]

What these bandsaws like are they decent? Cheers

 

[frank horton]

no idea on the above saw.....
I bought a SIP 12incher at least 20 years ago and still accurate...
used in an almost proff w/shop.....
only prob was the vice screw....acme threaded nut failure.....
bought replacement off ebay...
only bought Tuff Saw cobalt vari tooth blades that last brill....

 

[Tinbasherdan]

Had one at an old workplace, they’re not terrible, not amazing

 

[s410man]

I would say it's just a rebadged machine most probably available in 5 different brands

How much is it?

 

[Erie Fred]

I would say it's just a rebadged machine most probably available in 5 different brands

How much is it?

Eggzachary ^^^^
don't overpay for fancy paint & decals.
Also don't expect top quality nor performance.

 

[hypertherm69]

I would say it's just a rebadged machine most probably available in 5 different brands

How much is it?

9k

 

[Erie Fred]

9k

Yours does mitering, this one does not:

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-hp-7-in-x-12-in-hydraulic-feed-metal-cutting-band-saw-63469.html

 

[hypertherm69]

Not a lot of point buying a bandsaw that doesn’t miter or swivel head

 

[Jelly_Sheffield]

Not a lot of point buying a bandsaw that doesn’t miter or swivel head

That really depends how often you need to make a double mitred cut...

Paying ~800% more to add a feature that wouldn't get used regularly is a really inefficient allocation of capital.

(Given the example linked by @Erie Fred will cut single mitres by angling the vice jaw).

 

[hypertherm69]

Those swivel vices are absolute rubbish

 

[Jelly_Sheffield]

Those swivel vices are absolute rubbish

They're not great, but using angle blocks can still be more than accurate enough for occasional use.

This said, I don't really see the need for an accurate angle setting mechanism on a bandsaw anyway as they're not an accurate tool in the first place.

Personally if I was spending serious money on a machine that was meant to for mitreing tubes, angle or channel, a semi-automatic cold-saw would be the first choice.

Paired with a (much cheaper) dedicated 90° horizontal bandsaw if there's also a need to cut solid stock or large sections.