Craftsman 14 in. Band Saw #22424

[Dale Lorenzen]

Hi,

Just wondering if there's anyone out there that has/does use this saw and
what there opinions were of it. Looking for a bandsaw for a hobby/garage
shop.

Regards,

Dale

[AArDvarK]

Post by Dale Lorenzen
Hi,
Just wondering if there's anyone out there that has/does use this saw and
what there opinions were of it. Looking for a bandsaw for a hobby/garage
shop.

I'd say, for the same money or less you can and should get a real brand, like a Delta or a General.
Or this one, Rikon:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20784&item=3836321196&rd=1
I hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing nothing about it (to be honest
with you) I still would not start out with a $469.99 Craftsman when "real" brands are out there,
in the same price range. And even then, a lot depends on warrenty and company service policies
of makers. Sears charges a serious premium on replacement parts.

Alex

[J. Clarke]

Post by AArDvarK

Post by Dale Lorenzen
Hi,
Just wondering if there's anyone out there that has/does use this saw and
what there opinions were of it. Looking for a bandsaw for a hobby/garage
shop.

I'd say, for the same money or less you can and should get a real brand,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20784&item=3836321196&rd=1

Post by AArDvarK
I hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing
nothing about it (to be honest with you) I still would not start out with
a $469.99 Craftsman when "real" brands are out there, in the same price
range. And even then, a lot depends on warrenty and company service
policies of makers. Sears charges a serious premium on replacement parts.

One catch with the Rikon (that model anyway--don't know about the others
they make) is that it won't take a riser block so the resaw capability is
limited.

Post by AArDvarK
Alex

[Dale Lorenzen]

Yup. Been looking at them as well as one by Jet and Grizzley. All appear
to be find saws, although I'm a little leary of the Rikon. Not because it
isn't a good saw. Just doesn't seem to be that many places carrying them
yet.

Reason why I was asking for opinions on this other one is because it's all
part of that new line of tools they just released. This one seems to be a
much higher quality than their power tools of the recent past. It's in the
same line as their new table saws which a few in the group have given 'two
thumbs up' too.

Cheers,

Dale

Post by AArDvarK

Post by Dale Lorenzen
Hi,
Just wondering if there's anyone out there that has/does use this saw and
what there opinions were of it. Looking for a bandsaw for a

hobby/garage

Post by AArDvarK

Post by Dale Lorenzen
shop.

I'd say, for the same money or less you can and should get a real brand,

like a Delta or a General.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20784&item=3836321196&rd=1

Post by AArDvarK
I hear in this group that Rikon are very desireable. But me knowing

nothing about it (to be honest

Post by AArDvarK
with you) I still would not start out with a $469.99 Craftsman when "real"

brands are out there,

Post by AArDvarK
in the same price range. And even then, a lot depends on warrenty and

company service policies

Post by AArDvarK
of makers. Sears charges a serious premium on replacement parts.
Alex