Hammer5573 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Does anybody know where Harvey bandsaws are manufactured...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Word on the AAW forum is that they are made in Taiwan and that they are the factory that makes Grizzly hence the similarity. However, most posters say the Harveys are better than grizzly. A few posters have bought lathes and none of them have expressed disappointment. And didn't @JohnGjust buy a bandsaw? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Many tool brands originate from a common factory, and the factory is capable of making the highest quality tool. It comes down the the specifications that each tool is designed to meet. Are you looking for a saw that is made in the USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted March 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 3/2/2022 at 6:59 AM, wtnhighlander said: Are you looking for a saw that is made in the USA? Yes.......If that is possible.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 I always try to buy USA made, but sometimes it simply doesn’t work out. The Harvey Alpha bandsaw is made in China. Northfield is made in USA but their smallest bandsaw is 36” and their smallest table saw is 5hp 14”… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted March 3, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Is Northfield still in business? Those tablesaws have such a mass of iron that other tools in the shop need to be anchored against the gravitational attraction.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 14 hours ago, JohnG said: The Harvey Alpha bandsaw is made in China Mainland China or Taiwan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Mainland China. Jianging District, Nanjing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/2/2022 at 7:23 PM, wtnhighlander said: Is Northfield still in business? Those tablesaws have such a mass of iron that other tools in the shop need to be anchored against the gravitational attraction.... Northfield Band Saws (northfieldwoodworking.com) Yes they are. For grins, look at their non woodworking machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 9:52 PM, justaguy said: Northfield Band Saws (northfieldwoodworking.com) Yes they are. For grins, look at their non woodworking machines. Also for grins, look at their price list. On 3/2/2022 at 6:10 PM, JohnG said: I always try to buy USA made, but sometimes it simply doesn’t work out. The Harvey Alpha bandsaw is made in China. Northfield is made in USA but their smallest bandsaw is 36” and their smallest table saw is 5hp 14”… Sorry, my post was incorrect. They do have a 20” bandsaw- 3phase, 950lb, $11k base price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestick01 Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 5:52 AM, justaguy said: Northfield Band Saws (northfieldwoodworking.com) Yes they are. For grins,, look at their non woodworking machines. On 3/7/2022 at 6:10 AM, JohnG said: Also for grins, look at their price list. Sorry, my post was incorrect. They do have a 20” bandsaw- 3phase, 950lb, $11k base price. It is like a high price. Do you think it is worth buying? It also has a very classy appearance. I can't help but say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 8:12 AM, pixiestick01 said: It is like a high price. Do you think it is worth buying? It also has a very classy appearance. I can't help but say. I have never used a Northfield bandsaw, so I can’t say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 A member here, who hasn't posted in some time, spent a couple of years collecting and refurbishing some Northfield gear. Table saw, Band Saw, and Jointer, at least. After posting a few projects, he kind of faded away. I ran across him on another forum, and he had ditched ever piece of that big American Iron, replacing it with Felder gear. Using a vehicular metaphor, it is the difference between driving a Ford F350 and Formula 1 racer. The F1 goes 'round faster and tighter on the weekend, but the Ford just keeps lapping while the F1 is in the shop all week long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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