I've got the Jet 16" and I it works just fine for me. When I was
looking I focused mainly on 14" saws. I wanted more power for resawing
than most of the 14" saws have. Delta has a 1 1/2 HP 14" saw but is was
more money than the Jet 16". I'd also read of problems related to the
riser block on the 14" saws. I knew I wasn't too thrilled with that
business.
I don't have 220V in the shop so the Jet was a good choice for me. I
think if the 220 had been available I would have gone for a Mini Max
16". That's a bit more money than your $1000 but I think it might be
slightly nicer.
Still, I have no regrets and when I do get to have a shop with 220V,
I'll just rewire the motor I've got.
I too have the Jet 16"
Its a good machine and a good value.
Dave
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've got the Jet 16" and I it works just fine for me. When I was
> looking I focused mainly on 14" saws. I wanted more power for resawing
> than most of the 14" saws have. Delta has a 1 1/2 HP 14" saw but is was
> more money than the Jet 16". I'd also read of problems related to the
> riser block on the 14" saws. I knew I wasn't too thrilled with that
> business.
>
> I don't have 220V in the shop so the Jet was a good choice for me. I
> think if the 220 had been available I would have gone for a Mini Max
> 16". That's a bit more money than your $1000 but I think it might be
> slightly nicer.
>
> Still, I have no regrets and when I do get to have a shop with 220V,
> I'll just rewire the motor I've got.
>
Can't go wrong with Delta. The 14" is very common. I wish I had a
tension release lever, but that adds $140 to the machine. I compared
the Jet and Delta side-by-side and the construction of the Delta is
beefier. Buy the "Band Saw Handbook" by Duginske.
On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:24:32 -0600, "nsum" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I know it's been covered before but I just glanced through the posts since I
>wasn't looking for one to buy.
>
>I'm looking for a 14'' to 16" band saw in the $1000 range and would like
>your suggestions and experences please.
>
>I've looked at the Delta and Grizzly machines.
>
>Thanks.
>
Here is a MUCH cheaper solution:
http://www.highland-hardware.com/browseproducts/Iturra-Spinner-3--Bandsaw-Tensioning-Crank.HTML
and you might as well get this also:
http://www.highland-hardware.com/browseproducts/Iturra-2-12--Bandsaw-Spring-for-Delta.HTML
The difference is wonderful...and fast
Phisherman wrote:
> Can't go wrong with Delta. The 14" is very common. I wish I had a
> tension release lever, but that adds $140 to the machine. I compared
> the Jet and Delta side-by-side and the construction of the Delta is
> beefier. Buy the "Band Saw Handbook" by Duginske.
>
> On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:24:32 -0600, "nsum" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I know it's been covered before but I just glanced through the posts since I
>>wasn't looking for one to buy.
>>
>>I'm looking for a 14'' to 16" band saw in the $1000 range and would like
>>your suggestions and experences please.
>>
>>I've looked at the Delta and Grizzly machines.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>
>
Do a search which is more rewarding.
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.woodworking
"nsum" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I know it's been covered before but I just glanced through the posts since I
>wasn't looking for one to buy.
>
>I'm looking for a 14'' to 16" band saw in the $1000 range and would like
>your suggestions and experences please.
>
>I've looked at the Delta and Grizzly machines.
>
>Thanks.
>