Chuck Melton Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/4214882051.html I have a crappy benchtop bandsaw, that had been begging to be upgraded. I am debating saving up for new Rikon but I've been checking for nice used saws. I'd be happy to hear any opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have this Grizzly... http://www.grizzly.com/products/The-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/G0555 I love it, and it wasn't much more than the used one you are looking at. I bought the 6" riser for it, and just bought a mobile base that arrived from Amazon yesterday. That powermatic may be a great unit, I haven't used one so a comparison isn't fair. But I looked for a very long time before I bought mine, and could not be happier. I use mine on almost every project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Pretty good price for a nice sturdy saw. I would jump on it. If you can pick it up while it is so cold I bet you would have little competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBaker Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just don't lick the frost off of it. Good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have this Grizzly... http://www.grizzly.com/products/The-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/G0555 I love it, and it wasn't much more than the used one you are looking at. I bought the 6" riser for it, and just bought a mobile base that arrived from Amazon yesterday. That powermatic may be a great unit, I haven't used one so a comparison isn't fair. But I looked for a very long time before I bought mine, and could not be happier. I use mine on almost every project I've spent quite a bit of time looking at the Grizzly bandsaws. Recent discussion of Grizzly quality issues have me a bit gun shy. I'd honestly be a bit worried that I'd get a lemon and not really know the difference between it and a good saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Fair point Chuck. Sounds like the Powermatic is a nice saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooddok Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Chuck that's a good deal for an older Powermatic! However if you want to do any re-sawing I believe it only has a 6 1/2 " throat. I debated long and hard on a 14" bandsaw and bought the "unpopular" Shop Fox W1706. I got a Smokin deal on it from a local supplier as I paid cash for $540. Plus the extension kit for $69 just last year this makes for a 12+ inch re-saw capability. I have used it quite a bit and I really like it once you change out the cheapo blade it comes with. It is all cast iron and very stable and heavy. I have done some large re-saw raw pieces as well as quality lumber and it cuts great. http://www.woodstockint.com/SHOP-FOX-1-HP-14-Bandsaw/W1706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I would take that old PM over any of the newer little 14's. It does not look like you can add a riser but I think adding a riser to a 1hp light duty saw is ridiculous anyways. Id jump on that if that is the size saw you are shopping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just based on the vintage beauty id jump on that saw in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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