Which bandsaw??

[luke-robinson]

Hi, I have got a startrite 352 bandsaw and I have also got a scheppach 500 bandsaw,
I no longer need both so I am trying to work out which one to keep,
Which one is better the startrite or the scheppach??
Please give me your opinions.
Thanks

 

[Glynne]

At the risk of sounding like herself in answering a question with a question, which do you prefer?
One might be better than the other on paper (i.e. higher spec), but which is easier for you to use and which gives you the best results?
I have had a Chinese clone for about 10 years and it has been absolutely brilliant for what I wanted it to do. I have only now upgraded as I want to do some re-sawing and the old machine just didn't have the power - even with Tuffsaw blades before someone joins in!
If you can get them both set up, then have a play but like a lot of things such as sharpening (sorry but I couldn't resist that example), then personal preference plays a huge part.