Band saw

[Tom Gi]

Yea I know this is scroll saw but I want to get a jet band saw to re saw some boards down for scrolling

has anyone ordered one from amazon

free delivery 

what is your thoughts on this

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Which one are you looking at? It says Amazon but it is coming from somewhere. Check out where. Also look at the reviews. How serious are you? Jet 14" is basically just like my Delta from many years ago. Not many changes.  Unless you are looking at the 1-3/4 HP one

Edited Wednesday at 08:59 AM by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[Sycamore67]

I just bought the Rikon 14" from Amazon.  Initially, I thought their price was high but it included free shipping.  From other suppliers, the price was lower but shipping extra and it typically was a couple hundred and  once you added it, the price was very close to Amazon.  I spent about $1600 plus another ~$100 on a couple blades.  I plan to build a rolling base to make it mobike.

I had reviewed the other brands such as Laguna, Jet, and Harvey but liked the Rikon guides and how you adjust them.  My son has the same saw and happy with it.   I also have the Rikon 10" bandsaw for small stuff but not resaw.

Good Luck

 

[Dave Monk]

I ordered a new Powermatic planer and drum sander from Home Depot on black Friday. I got free shipping along with my VA discount.  I would strongly recommend a 1/2" wood slicer blade for resawing. I went through about four different brands before I found it. Jet tech support is top notch and they have the longest warranty.

[BadBob]

10 minutes ago, Dave Monk said:

I ordered a new Powermatic planer and drum sander from Home Depot on black Friday.

That is interesting. If I search for any tool on the Home Depot website, I get the normal low-end tools that are usually available in their store. If I search for a brand name, I get something completely different. I played around with this for a while and was surprised at what I could order.

This also works on the Lowes website.

 

[kmmcrafts]

I have ordered my table saw and many other bigger tools with free shipping through Home Depot too.. and yeah they have a lot of other brands to that you normally wouldn't see in many stores. Most times if Amazon is running a sale so is Home Depot.. and sometimes a few dollars cheaper than Amazon some how, lol

[BadBob]

3 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said:

I have ordered my table saw and many other bigger tools with free shipping through Home Depot too.. and yeah they have a lot of other brands to that you normally wouldn't see in many stores. Most times if Amazon is running a sale so is Home Depot.. and sometimes a few dollars cheaper than Amazon some how, lol

With a 10% discount and shipping to the store or included, this could be a great way to purchase a tool.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

5 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

I ordered a new Powermatic planer and drum sander from Home Depot on black Friday. I got free shipping along with my VA discount.  I would strongly recommend a 1/2" wood slicer blade for resawing. I went through about four different brands before I found it. Jet tech support is top notch and they have the longest warranty.

Now I would suggest a Lennox carbide blade for resawing. Last a whole lot longer. 

[Dave Monk]

6 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Now I would suggest a Lennox carbide blade for resawing. Last a whole lot longer. 

I tried two different carbide blades, maybe not a Lennox. I bought a  Laguna and it broke at the weld. Sucks on a $150 blade.  I was trying to use 3/4" blades because I thought they would cut straighter.  I don't think I could get enough tension on them with my small 14" Rikon. I found the wood slicer 1/2" and they are reasonable and last me a long time. 

[Dave Monk]

12 hours ago, BadBob said:

With a 10% discount and shipping to the store or included, this could be a great way to purchase a tool.

I order a lot from them and have it shipped to my house. I'll buy a case of spray glue when I get low. It's a lot cheaper. I use mainly 120 grit orbital paper so I ordered a case. It will last me a long time but it's a lot cheaper and won't go bad. So much of the things they sell they will deliver to your home for free so why bother going into the store. 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

1 hour ago, Dave Monk said:

I tried two different carbide blades, maybe not a Lennox. I bought a  Laguna and it broke at the weld. Sucks on a $150 blade.  I was trying to use 3/4" blades because I thought they would cut straighter.  I don't think I could get enough tension on them with my small 14" Rikon. I found the wood slicer 1/2" and they are reasonable and last me a long time. 

I have a wood slicer and tried them and was not impressed. I buy the tri metal lennox blades and they last a long time. Cutting exotics is tough on a blade. I use to have a dealer near me, do not know if they are still in business, but they sharpened blades for me too so it is a plus. yes you have to max out the tension on most 14" saws with carbide.  

[Joe W.]

I got my Jet 14" from HD - free shipping + veteran discount.  No regrets.