Bandsaw recommendations?

[AirsoftNY]

Does anyone have a good stationary bandsaw they would recommend? Looking in the $400-500 range, and looking to mostly cut tube either DOM frame tube or pipe for building my exhaust.

Was looking at this unit, but out of my budget:

I have a Grizzly portable handheld version that I like, but looking to upgrade.

thanks!

 

[Ironsled77]

I put my handheld in a vise and have a bandsaw. One less overhead cost. I've lived with out a band saw for so long, I figure why spend money on one now

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[pyroman]

I bought one of those cutoff type bandsaws that pivot. I just stand it upright when using as a regular bandsaw. For cutting tubing/pipe, You just lay it down and let it go. I could not do without it. I think I paid about $350. Main thing is to go to a supply house and get some good quality blades for it, about $8 apiece.

 

[hooktool]

The Jet horizontal/vertical cutoff type bandsaw works great for that-around $200. I use one constantly to cut barstock and tubing and its been really good. I also have a Powermatic vertical meatal bandsaw, and a coldsaw, but use the cheap little Jet the most by far. Buy blades from www.bandsawblades.com and use bi-metal. DON'T use cheap blades.

John

 

[AirsoftNY]

Thanks dudes!

I didn't think to try mounting the portable bandsaw in a vice. Did some googling and found this:

http://www.idaho4x4.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1361

This guy really did it up, attached a table with a miter gauge. I know what I'm doing this weekend!

 

[Patches]

^ That's pretty cool. I have picked up some used DoAll's at auctions pretty cheap before. They rarely have problems and are built for heavy industrial use. I also have a Dewalt hand held and it comes in pretty handy. I have cut up to 5" solid steel bar with it before.