Axminster AWHBS350N Bandsaw review ?

[stevenw1963]

Anyone got one of the above that can give us a quick review on it as am thinking of getting one but don't want to get a pup.

Am looking for one that will go in the shed, cut up to about 8'' deep (slowly obviously) but without the motor stopping every 2 seconds.

Cheers

Steven

Or, if anyone nearby has a s/hand big machine they may want to sell, get in touch.

 

[Peter T]

I've got the SBW3501B and I'm very happy with it.

Before buying I looked at the AWHBS series and wasn't impressed. Perhaps I'm being to picky but some of the basic features of the machines, particularly the table mounts and the guides, seemed a bit on the cheap and nasty side, but then I guess you get what you pay for and the SBW is more expensive than the AWHBS.

I can confirm that the SBW, when equipped with a ToughSaws 3 tpi blade, can easily re-saw 8 inches of oak with no hint that it's struggling. In fact I was surprised at the speed of the cut.

Good luck,

 

[stevenw1963]

Cheers Peter

 

[RogerP]

Axminster AWHBS350N Bandsaw doesn't seem to be available any more at APT - has it been discontinued?

 

[stevenw1963]

I saw it on there earlier today - now it's not showing ??

 

[Peter T]

Cheers Peter

No problem.

Whichever bandsaw you decide on, you should also checkout Steve Maskery's bandsaw setup DVD. Worth it's weight in gold!

 

[jimi43]

Cheers Peter

No problem.

Whichever bandsaw you decide on, you should also checkout Steve Maskery's bandsaw setup DVD. Worth it's weight in gold!

Absolutely! That and Ian's blades and you can make an ordinary saw sing let alone a good one!

Jim

 

[stevenw1963]

Thanks for that

 

[Steve Maskery]

Thanks for that

And I can say the same!
S

 

[Peter T]

Thanks for that

And I can say the same!
S

Credit where it's due