Currently looking for a horizontal metal cutting bandsaw.
Below is the short-list.
The understanding is that the majority of the machines themselves are mostly identical.
Couple of questions though:
Is the more powerful motor worth the extra £130-170?
I really like the ideal of using it in vertical mode, but I read negative things. Is anyone happy with using the saw in this mode? Could it ever negate the need for a proper/decent vertical bandsaw?
Is there any reason not to just go for the cheapest available import in the category (Clarke in this case)?
Manufacturer Max Cut Power Price Notes
Warco 5" 550W £470.90 Strong Base
Draper 5" 350W £405.00 Horizontal/Vertical
Sealey 6" 375W £342.92 Horizontal/Vertical
Sealey 6" 375W £395.69
Axminster 6" 560W £429.96 Strong Base
Clarke 6" 370W £301.55 Horizontal/Vertical
Any help would be gratefully received.
Below is the short-list.
The understanding is that the majority of the machines themselves are mostly identical.
Couple of questions though:
Is the more powerful motor worth the extra £130-170?
I really like the ideal of using it in vertical mode, but I read negative things. Is anyone happy with using the saw in this mode? Could it ever negate the need for a proper/decent vertical bandsaw?
Is there any reason not to just go for the cheapest available import in the category (Clarke in this case)?
Manufacturer Max Cut Power Price Notes
Warco 5" 550W £470.90 Strong Base
Draper 5" 350W £405.00 Horizontal/Vertical
Sealey 6" 375W £342.92 Horizontal/Vertical
Sealey 6" 375W £395.69
Axminster 6" 560W £429.96 Strong Base
Clarke 6" 370W £301.55 Horizontal/Vertical
Any help would be gratefully received.