Chris Hatfield
Former Member (by the member's request)
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I'm trying to cut out pieces to make the legs for my chairs, and a jigsaw is absolute murder on my arm. I'm using way too much effort, an wasting too much wood. So, I feel it's finally time to get a band saw.
If you've seen my shop, you know the issue is space. Well, and power too. So as much as I'd love a 14" model, I just can't. So I'm looking at 9" and 10" bench models. And since I'm going small, I really don't feel the need to spend a lot of money.
Of the entry level models out there right now - The Ryobi BS903, the Skil 3385, the Craftsman 21400 (or any others sub-$200) and that can cut at least 3" stock, what would you go for?
Or what other solution would you use to cut out curves?
If you've seen my shop, you know the issue is space. Well, and power too. So as much as I'd love a 14" model, I just can't. So I'm looking at 9" and 10" bench models. And since I'm going small, I really don't feel the need to spend a lot of money.
Of the entry level models out there right now - The Ryobi BS903, the Skil 3385, the Craftsman 21400 (or any others sub-$200) and that can cut at least 3" stock, what would you go for?
Or what other solution would you use to cut out curves?