Jet Horizontal Bandsaw HVBS-56CS

[GRW]

One of these is up for sale locally.
Looks a lot like a generic Chinese Sealey/Clarke/Nutool etc, except with a stronger all-enclosed base??
Any good?
Worth having?
Worth the money?
Opinions welcomed
(I'm pretty sure I don't really need one, & don't do enough metalwork to justify one, dont really have the spare space for one.. but I do fancy one - esp. if its a good 'un at a good price )
TIA,
G.

 

[Barking Mat]

I'd be tempted.

 

[Gragson]

Had a benchtop Jet brand upright, it was pants chasing my tail even after a quality blade change
That looks more substantial but I'd want to see it cut square if your able

 

[500e]

Was Jet one of Axminster tools brands

 

[GRW]

I'd be tempted.

Haven't you mentioned though that you have zero willpower ?
(Not that I can claim to be much better)

 

[frank horton]

I bought a very similar SIP 12 incher new.....about 20 years ago, still cuts square and it's never had a problem other than the acme screw wore out on the vice........
I'd say a bargain.....if the motor runs *thats worth 35£* and if the gearbox is ok just buy it...
u prob could sell and make a 100£ profit....
if it was local to me I'd buy it anyway.....that way I could have one set a 90º and the other at 45º......hahaha......