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Chuck in Kansas

12-28-2002 16:14:25




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I need to cut 45 degree angles on some 4" channel. I am thinking about buying a Jet Horizontal Band Saw. I would like some thoughts is this is a good way to go.
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Rick

12-31-2002 06:03:38




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 Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to Chuck in Kansas, 12-28-2002 16:14:25  
I have an Ellis brand dry cut metal band saw. I simply love it. The most important thing is blade type and the speed it runs. No matter which saw you look at.



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bill

01-01-2003 12:11:47




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 Re: Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to Rick, 12-31-2002 06:03:38  
I have to agree with you. My friend has an ellis, its the best home saw i ever cut with. His saw maove so you can cut angles, so the vice stays put. I can't say enough about them. I bought him a blade so when ii use it i dont feel guilty. I bought a cheapie and was never happy with it.



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PJW

12-30-2002 14:35:42




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 Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to Chuck in Kansas, 12-28-2002 16:14:25  
Just remember when you rotate the vise to 45 deg. you will lose some of the width capabilities. You will not be able to cut 4" channel at 45 deg. without some modifications to the machine base. I also have the import saw everyone is mentioning. They are all built about the same so a brand name may not be any better the off name. Check the vise clamping assembly before buying to make sure you will not be disappointed.

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kraig WY

12-28-2002 21:25:13




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 Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to Chuck in Kansas, 12-28-2002 16:14:25  
I have the Jet Horizonal Ban saw you're talking about. I had mine for about 20 years (its still basically the same saw. I had to replace the moter years ago, other then that no problem. It will do what you want. You'll never regret buying one. You'll probalay throw away your hack saw. Also you can use it as a vertical saw. Mine came with a little table to covert it. For large pieces of steel you just start it cutting and go find something else to do. It will shut off when its finished.

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Tom

12-29-2002 08:15:33




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 Re: Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to kraig WY, 12-28-2002 21:25:13  
All these 4"x6" saws are about the same and prices will vary depending on the decal stuck on them and from where you buy it. About the best price I have seen is around $160, maybe from ENCO. It is easy to find them for $200 though. You may need to spend some time with it to make it cut right, align blade guide rolls, maybe even modify them. And the sheet metal stands they put on them are flimsy. they need to be tied together front to back at the bottom. The oil in the gear box was some sick looking stuff on mine, put some 90 weight gear oil in. None of the motors on the imports are anything special. Someone on some forum pointed out that they considered import tools such as this as kits, that is if you take them apart and put them toghther the way they should have been put together they are OK tools. I agree. I have an import bandsaw like you are considering, a drill press, and a dividing head. All are just great for the money, but the "kit" description applies.

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Slowpoke

12-30-2002 00:32:52




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 Re: Re: Re: Horizontal Saw in reply to Tom, 12-29-2002 08:15:33  
I agree with Tom 100%. I bought a metal cutting band saw from Harbor Freight for $150, about three years ago and put it on an old Atlas stand---same design but much more solid.
I had to modify the blade guide roller adjustment at the rear because it wouldn't cut straight down. The original adjustment design was very crude. I also replaced the gearbox oil with worm gear lube, and added an outboard plate to the vice table. Now I can clamp even very small pieces and cut at any angle. I only use the vice for square cut off work.

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