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Hi Sid, welcome to the forum.
Axminster tools do a 6x4 which has the advantage of a swivel head which makes it much easier to cut long lengths, no dragging the saw round when you change angles.
Regarding the normal 6x4's, they're all pretty much of a muchness mechanically, the only differences on them are usually the motor and sometimes the switchgear.
Axminster tools do a 6x4 which has the advantage of a swivel head which makes it much easier to cut long lengths, no dragging the saw round when you change angles.
Regarding the normal 6x4's, they're all pretty much of a muchness mechanically, the only differences on them are usually the motor and sometimes the switchgear.
Thanks for that, thing is i havn't got alot of room so could do with one that has wheels on so i can move it out the way when not in use.
Would you say the Axminster is a better model than Clarke or Sealey?
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it depends if you want to be able to use the saw vertically? as some of them do and some dont.
ive got a clarke myself and now that ive replaced the crappy stand it works a treat. as the original is very flimsy so cause al lot of vibrations.
oh yea make sure that you get a Bi-metal blade for what ever saw you get as the carbon steel 1's are useless.
ive got a clarke myself and now that ive replaced the crappy stand it works a treat. as the original is very flimsy so cause al lot of vibrations.
oh yea make sure that you get a Bi-metal blade for what ever saw you get as the carbon steel 1's are useless.
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I'd say the swivel head one was probably more versatile although I've never used one. I've fitted my 6x4 with ball-transfer castors so I can swivel it about easily. In fact, I've also got two fitted to the 'front' end of my 12x7 too.
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The Sealey one is way overpriced in my opinion, the Clarke is a fair price but it's a swivel vice one, not swivel head. That Axminster one looks about the best deal really unless you get a swivel vice one and fit it with 4 castors. The curious thing is that it's called a CBM115 but the spec says it will cut up to 150mm whereas other swivel head ones will only cut up to 115mm. Might be worth checking that out if you do decide to buy it.
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Ozzman has a good point about being able to use it vertically, that I'm not sure about, the 6x4 swivel vice ones you definitely can, they come with a small cutting table which you fit to the lower blade guide.
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The Sealey one is way overpriced in my opinion, the Clarke is a fair price but it's a swivel vice one, not swivel head. That Axminster one looks about the best deal really unless you get a swivel vice one and fit it with 4 castors. The curious thing is that it's called a CBM115 but the spec says it will cut up to 150mm whereas other swivel head ones will only cut up to 115mm. Might be worth checking that out if you do decide to buy it.
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Ozzman has a good point about being able to use it vertically, that I'm not sure about, the 6x4 swivel vice ones you definitely can, they come with a small cutting table which you fit to the lower blade guide.
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just strenghen the stand on the clarke one, but it's no hassle to undo a bolt and retighten for the right angle
Which model have you got?
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ive got the clarke 6x4 myself. i have made a new heavy duty stand for it tho, with 4 big castors on it, so its easy to place where its needed.
the stand really does need to be very heavy tho, i cant even lift mine,
probably cuz its made from 100x40C channel which is 10mm thick and it made an awful lot of difference.
i also always run it on full speed, unless using vertically. and ive never had a problem with the bi-metal blade that ive got. and its done in excess of 100 cuts so far, unlike the cheap carbon 1's which seam to brake after about 10 cuts if your lucky.
the stand really does need to be very heavy tho, i cant even lift mine,
probably cuz its made from 100x40C channel which is 10mm thick and it made an awful lot of difference.i also always run it on full speed, unless using vertically. and ive never had a problem with the bi-metal blade that ive got. and its done in excess of 100 cuts so far, unlike the cheap carbon 1's which seam to brake after about 10 cuts if your lucky.
ive got the clarke 6x4 myself. i have made a new heavy duty stand for it tho, with 4 big castors on it, so its easy to place where its needed.
the stand really does need to be very heavy tho, i cant even lift mine,
i also always run it on full speed, unless using vertically. and ive never had a problem with the bi-metal blade that ive got. and its done in excess of 100 cuts so far, unlike the cheap carbon 1's which seam to brake after about 10 cuts if your lucky.
I think i'll go for the Clarke model, i like the idea of being able to use it vertically as well.
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You will be better off with the Clarke or the same machine painted a different colour and name.
I have the overpriced Sealey one, exactly the same as the Axminster paid £320 10 years ago. The Clark type in comparison were around £220. Now mine is cheaper at around £150/160 elsewhere.
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/h110_bandsaw.htm
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm
Also Clark style has a larger capacity due to the vice arrangement. My type has quick release and lose around 1/2".
My type came with a vertical plate, pretty useless held on with two countersunk M5 screws too close together- Easy enough to make.
I have the overpriced Sealey one, exactly the same as the Axminster paid £320 10 years ago. The Clark type in comparison were around £220. Now mine is cheaper at around £150/160 elsewhere.
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/h110_bandsaw.htm
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm
Also Clark style has a larger capacity due to the vice arrangement. My type has quick release and lose around 1/2".
My type came with a vertical plate, pretty useless held on with two countersunk M5 screws too close together- Easy enough to make.
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I think i'll go for the Clarke model, i like the idea of being able to use it vertically as well.
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That will be a really good deal Sid. Don't be tempted to buy their blades though, they're absolute rubbish. Get a bi-metal one like Ozzman says, it'll outlast several carbon steel ones and be far more accurate too. I can highly recommend Dragon Saws, so can several others on here. Ring them or email them and tell them what you'll be cutting and they'll recommend the type of blade you need.
Mine is the Clarke one had it about 6 yrs now with no major probs.Google is handy for finding improvement tips theres even a Yahoo group on the 4x6 saw.The vertical cutting thing was an afterthought by the looks of things.The "table" for vertical cutting is next to useless as its too small and flimsy so I made one from 10mm alu plate which helps things no end.Also the guides are also quite far apart for use when in vertical mode but you can drill/tap more holes to get them closer together not much but as tesco like to say every little helpsI think i'll go for the Clarke model, i like the idea of being able to use it vertically as well.
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