Which bandsaw?

paul24dual · 18 Jan 2014

Hi everyone,

Looking to buying a second hand bandsaw off Ebay, i have found a couple. Which one would be better?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AXMINSTER-Ban ... 25882163d8

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181300978806? ... 1438.l2649

Thanks
Paul

Spindle · 18 Jan 2014

Hi

There's no competition - the Jet will be of better build quality

Regards Mick

paul24dual · 18 Jan 2014

Will the draper one be ok with some decent blades?

It will be my first bandsaw and just want to give it a try.

Graham Orm · 18 Jan 2014

Draper stuff is poor quality generally. OK for hammers and bolsters and such like, but I certainly wouldn't consider anything electrical.

Spindle · 18 Jan 2014

Hi

The Draper one will be better with a good blade but not as good as the Jet with the same blade. The Jet will also be easier to re-sell should you decide.

Edited to say I mistook the first one for a Jet, however my comments stand for the Axminster - I'm sure someone on here could advise you of the original price of it from an old catalogue

Regards Mick